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LatestSunday 4 October 2026

Britain signed up to the G7 diesel release. What can it put in?

My verdict: Mostly right Supply is stable and Britain was in the deal that counted. But it brings no barrels of its own to a joint release, and has not said when it would pull its emergency levers.

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Earlier pieces

Is Burnham right to keep the door open to rejoining the EU?1 October 2026 · Partly right
Burnham recommits to net zero. Is there a plan behind the pledge?28 September 2026 · Too early to judge
Should the government rule out tax rises before the Budget?17 September 2026 · Partly right

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