Diesel Emergency: EU governments met to craft a unified response to soaring diesel prices after the US urged “immediate” use of strategic reserves and warned of a possible diesel export ban tied to Iran-linked supply shocks. Energy Policy Pressure: Reuters reports EU talks include a French plan to release 50 million barrels of diesel alongside IEA crude releases, with discussion of securing a US commitment against unilateral export curbs. UK Fuel Politics: UK ministers pushed back on rationing fears, saying supplies are “resilient” and that talks with European partners and the US focus on maintaining diesel flows. Agriculture Hit by Heat: A record drought is expected to cost European agriculture about $3.6bn, with major grain output cuts and knock-on pressure from higher diesel and fertiliser costs. Housing Vote in Spain: Spain’s government faces likely defeat in Parliament over emergency housing measures after protests and a key Catalan separatist party signalled opposition. Migration Hardening: EU interior ministers discussed tougher border controls, Frontex expansion and “return hubs,” while Greece urged temporary asylum suspensions during mass arrivals. EU-UK Rejoin Debate: UK PM Andy Burnham’s openness to “all the way” EU options drew cautious but positive reactions from European leaders, with Berlin signalling support for a closer relationship. EU External Aid: The EU suspended budget support to Sierra Leone over alleged non-cooperation on extradition of a Dutch cocaine fugitive.