Diesel prices are surging. Ukraine is only part of the story

DW28 September 2026, 10:35 UTCUkraine

Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's diesel crunch even worse.

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