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Le Pen warns Trump diesel ban would devastate French fuel supply

Far-right candidate says export restrictions would have 'incalculable' consequences as EU depends on US for over half its diesel.

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What to know

  • The EU imports over 50% of its diesel from the US; a 90-day export ban would severely restrict supply at a time of elevated global prices due to Middle East conflicts and Russian refinery strikes.
  • Marine Le Pen warns the ban poses an 'incalculable' risk to French citizens already concerned about fuel costs, echoing concerns that could trigger Yellow Jackets-style protests.
  • The European Commission is lobbying the Trump administration to drop the proposal, while some EU authorities have downplayed the threat despite experts warning of devastating consequences for fuel supply.

“The role of a political leader is precisely to ensure that the French people do not have to take to the streets to secure a decision that is both long-awaited and absolutely necessary.”

Marine Le Pen, Far-right presidential candidate, France · Politico ↗ · Sep 23

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Le Pen warns Trump diesel ban would devastate French fuel supply
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    “The surge in fuel prices 'hits all French people really hard' and is 'their main concern' right now.”
    — Marine Le Pen
    1. 2 outlets Le Pen says US diesel export ban would have ‘incalculable’ impact on French citizens

      first by Politico, 4d ago · also Politico Europe

  2. background

    Trump administration floats 90-day diesel export ban — The Trump administration proposes temporarily banning US diesel exports as part of efforts to reduce domestic energy prices. The EU imports over half its diesel from America and has increased reliance on US supplies due to disruptions from Middle East conflicts and Russian refinery strikes.