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Rhine at Kaub hits 2cm, threatening shipping and fuel supply

The Rhine River at the Kaub narrows near Koblenz has dropped to 2cm, a potential record low. Low water levels restrict barge traffic, disrupting diesel and heating oil deliveries to inland Germany and raising transport costs. The situation is developing as dry weather persists.

Zeit Onlineabout 21 hours agoDECredibility 32%View source

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Mosaic Score6.8
Confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.3

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#rhine#low-water#shipping#supply-chain#diesel#germany

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KaubKoblenzRhine River

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