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

https://mins.news/en/item/76885

- DW, 2026-09-28 10:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/diesel-prices-are-surging-ukraine-is-only-part-of-the-story/a-79390992?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions are driving diesel prices higher. Because diesel powers freight, farming, construction and industry, the increase could deepen Europe’s inflation and cost-of-living pressures. Falling Russian output and a possible US export ban could worsen the crunch.

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