Diesel Pressure on Consumers: The US told EU allies—especially France and Germany—to release strategic diesel reserves “immediately” or face a possible US diesel export ban, as global diesel prices hit fresh highs and EU ministers weigh a coordinated response. Fuel Cost Relief at Home: Poland signed a temporary windfall tax on fuel firms to curb pump price hikes, aiming to push prices down by about 1.2–1.3 zlotys per liter. Retail & Accessibility: A review found only four EU Accessibility Act fines in 15 months, all in Czechia, after Dutch inspectors couldn’t complete checkout on many major webshops using assistive tech. Healthcare Data Sharing: EU proposals would let member states check doctors’ professional histories across borders to crack down on struck-off medics working elsewhere. Climate Risk for Insurers: EU insurance and pensions watchdog EIOPA warned extreme heat is becoming a material risk for coverage and income protection. Shopping Street Upgrade: London’s Oxford Street goes permanently car-free from 26 October, with a €176m borrowing-backed plan aimed at boosting VAT and business rates. Crypto Consumer Rules: Over 50,000 Europeans urged the Commission to loosen MiCA stablecoin reward restrictions. Product & Pharma: Roche won EU approval for Susvimo for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.