The G7 is set to release 100 million barrels of fuel of diesel and other fuel reserves through the International Energy Agency. Europe is displeased with the White House's request for more diesel, viewing it as blackmail. 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 readers are sharing strategies to manage the rise in fuel costs.