Global fuel markets face volatility from supply constraints and geopolitical tensions

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Global fuel markets are facing significant volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and supply constraints. Analysts at Goldman Sachs warn that diesel prices could remain elevated through 2027 due to insufficient refining capacity and the necessity of replenishing global stocks. High prices are viewed as a mechanism to manage demand in a market where refined product supply is limited.

In the Black Sea, increased maritime risks from drone attacks and regional conflicts have caused war risk insurance premiums to rise, potentially increasing the cost of diesel in Romania by 6 to 15 bani per liter. Additionally, shipping costs for oil tankers have reached historic highs, with some supertanker charters costing significantly more than in previous years due to disruptions in the Middle East.

In the United Kingdom, Google Maps has begun integrating real-time fuel price data from the government’s FuelFinder platform to help drivers find cheaper petrol and diesel amidst record costs. Meanwhile, in Romania, the introduction of the TollRo road tax for heavy goods vehicles is expected to increase freight transport costs by 10% to 25%, which may eventually impact consumer prices for various goods.

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ANRE · Adrian Negrescu · Black Sea · CNBC · Chevron · Goldman Sachs · Google · Iran · Mike Wirth · Nikhil Bhandari · OMV Petrom · Romania

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[● 2 SOURCES] War risk insurance premiums in the Black Sea can increase total insurance costs to 1%–2% of cargo value. financiarul.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] Nikhil Bhandari of Goldman Sachs stated that high prices are necessary to limit demand while refining capacity is under pressure. anchetaonline.ro · economedia.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] Black Sea drone attacks could increase Romanian diesel prices by 6 to 15 bani per liter due to rising maritime insurance costs. financiarul.ro
[● 3 SOURCES] Goldman Sachs estimates diesel prices could remain elevated through 2027 due to insufficient refining capacity and the need to replenish stocks. anchetaonline.ro · economedia.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that banning diesel exports from the US would worsen global supply issues.
[○ 1 SOURCE] ANRE reported a decrease in diesel prices by 0.19 lei per liter to 35.23 lei. news.yam.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] The new TollRo road tax in Romania could increase freight transport costs by 10% to 25%. spotmedia.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 20% of Middle Eastern refining capacity has been taken offline due to regional conflicts. www.realitatea.net