# Why are petrol and diesel so expensive despite crude oil not reaching record highs?

https://mins.news/en/item/46348

- euronews, 2026-09-05 05:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/05/why-are-petrol-and-diesel-so-expensive-despite-crude-oil-not-reaching-record-highs

> Petrol and diesel prices in Europe could stay elevated, adding to inflationary pressure. The problem is not simply crude oil supply or pricing: constrained refining capacity, disrupted trade flows and shortages of finished fuels, especially diesel, are also pushing up pump prices.

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