Sen. Collins applauds G7 oil release, says it will help Mainers struggling with costs

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 398

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is applauding the news that the Group of Seven European nations will release 50 million barrels of diesel and 50 million barrels of crude oil over the next four months.

The release is expected to lower energy costs, which have soared as the war in Iran restricts the flow of diesel and crude oil onto global markets and Russia has implemented an export ban on diesel after Ukrainian …

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