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Will my diesel get cheaper?
Releasing strategic diesel reserves aims to increase supply and prevent prices from soaring further due to a shortage. While it might not make diesel significantly cheaper, it could stabilise prices at the pump, saving you from much higher costs if the shortage worsens. It's about preventing a price shock.
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