Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs as Iran, Ukraine Wars Cut Exports
Diesel prices in Europe and the US have reached record highs as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine sharply reduce exports from major producers including Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The supply disruption is compounded by limited options to mitigate further gains, signaling sustained upward pressure on fuel costs and inflation.
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Global Diesel Shortage Worsens Amid Refining Crunch, Conflicts, and Export Ban Calls
The global diesel shortage is worsening, driven by record-high prices in the US and Europe due to a global refining capacity crunch, exacerbated by Russia's extended export ban and Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries. Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are confirmed to be reducing exports from major producers, while US political pressure for a domestic diesel export ban is increasing, though the policy outcome remains uncertain.