France to release 10 mln barrels of diesel from stocks

France is set to release 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves, according to reports citing unnamed sources. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is scheduled to formally announce the release during a national address on Wednesday evening.

The decision involves tapping into national emergency fuel stocks to make the diesel volume available. The forthcoming evening address by the prime minister is expected to provide the official details regarding the measure.