#energy-crisis
(14 articles)Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Structural Supply Shock Threatens Fleet Margins
Diesel prices have reached their highest settlement levels in history, driven by a confluence of structural supply constraints rather than temporary shocks. Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineri
Record $5.3M Panama Canal toll reflects LPG supply crisis
South Korea's SK Gas Ltd. shattered the Panama Canal transit record by paying $5.3 million for a single northbound passage on September 1, reflecting a perfect storm of capacity constraints, geopoliti
Europe's Inland Waters Face Capacity Crisis Amid Low Water Levels
Europe's inland waterway network faces a critical capacity squeeze as water levels decline, creating a structural bottleneck for both freight transport and energy infrastructure. Barges operating at r
Gulf Refinery Outage Drives Diesel Margins to Record Highs
A significant refinery disruption in the Arabian Gulf has triggered record-high diesel margins, creating acute supply pressures across global logistics networks. This outage affects one of the world's
Russia Faces Critical Fuel Shortage Threatening Logistics Network
Russia is experiencing a significant fuel shortage that threatens to destabilize its logistics infrastructure at a critical time for regional commerce. This shortage impacts the ability of transport o
UK Mid-Sized Firms Struggle with Rising Supply Chain Costs
Mid-sized UK firms are experiencing intensifying pressure from dual cost headwinds: rising supply chain logistics expenses and elevated energy prices. This combination is forcing companies to reassess
Drinks Industry Tackles Fuel Crisis Impact on Logistics
The beverages industry faces significant operational challenges as fuel crises disrupt traditional logistics networks and increase transportation costs across distribution channels. This article exami
EU Grants Spain €74M Maritime Transport Aid Amid Fuel Crisis
The European Commission has authorized €74 million in state aid to support Spain's maritime transport sector, addressing structural cost pressures from elevated fuel prices. This intervention reflects
Diesel Prices Spike 55 Cents: Major Impact on US Logistics
The energy market is experiencing severe disruption as diesel prices have surged over 55 cents per gallon in just two weeks—the largest weekly jump since the Iran War, according to the latest DOE/EIA
Diesel Prices Jump 34¢/gal as Mideast Conflict Disrupts Oil Supply
The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration benchmark diesel price climbed 33.8 cents per gallon to $5.134/gallon this week—the second-largest increase since geopolitical tensions escal
Diesel Prices Surge on Geopolitical Tensions: Russia and Hormuz Risk
Diesel prices are accelerating upward after nine weeks of declines, driven by two converging supply shocks: Ukrainian drone strikes crippling Russian refinery capacity and escalating military activity
World's Largest Oil Disruption: Why Supply Chains Held Firm
The global energy market has absorbed the world's largest-ever oil supply disruption without triggering the systemic collapse many observers predicted. Despite unprecedented supply constraints, the ma
Energy Crisis Threatens US Factory Output and Supply Chains
Energy disruptions are now cascading into broader US manufacturing output, signaling a critical inflection point for supply chain resilience. The article highlights how energy instability—whether from
Diesel Prices Fall Amid Global Supply Concerns and Inventory Depletion
Retail diesel prices have declined to their lowest levels in three months, falling $0.43 per gallon over five consecutive weeks to reach $5.21/gallon according to the Department of Energy. However, th