The G7 is set to release 100 million barrels of diesel and other fuel reserves through the International Energy Agency. Europe is unhappy with the White House's request for more diesel, viewing it as a form of coercion. Discussions on fossil fuel phase-outs and climate funds are ongoing ahead of the COP event. Canberra Times and ABC highlight the shift towards electrification as an alternative to fossil fuels. Jalopnik's readers are sharing strategies to manage the rise in fuel costs.