International Energy Agency warns of risk of diesel “shortages” this winter

The IEA estimates that Europe will need “sustained imports”, especially if the winter is harsh.

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A gas station, in Auch (Gers), October 4, 2023. (JEAN-MARC BARRERE / HANS LUCAS / AFP)

Winter could cause the price of diesel to soar. The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Thursday October 12 of possible diesel shortages in Europe this winter due to supply constraints. The IEA notably mentions the EU embargo on Russian crude oil and believes that Europe will need “sustained imports” from other countries.

“It may take another mild winter to avoid shortages.”

The International Energy Agency

in its monthly oil report

“Ten months after the entry into force of the EU embargo on Russian crude”intended to dry up Moscow’s oil revenue, “European refiners are still struggling to increase their processing rates and diesel production”explains the IEA.

Without a solution, diesel prices risk soaring yesterday. These supply constraints are in fact weighing on diesel prices at the pump, which have exceeded gasoline prices since the end of September in France. Last week, they reached 1.89 euros per liter compared to 1.86 euros for super unleaded 95-E10.


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