EU diesel prices hit record €2.23/L; France at €2.38 amid Trump tariff threat

EU average diesel price surged to a record €2.23/L on Sept 21, up from €2.16 a week earlier, with France at €2.38/L. The spike is attributed to the threat of US tariffs under Trump, which is tightening global fuel supply expectations. The divergence in France suggests additional domestic factors, such as taxes or refining margins, amplifying the regional increase.