Global energy and transport sectors face rising costs and technological shifts

fuel prices connected cars LTE phase-out logistics infrastructure energy crisis

The global automotive and energy sectors are facing significant shifts. Omdia predicts that the number of connected vehicles will exceed 1.05 billion by 2035. However, the planned phase-out of LTE networks poses a major challenge for manufacturers, as LTE currently supports critical functions like ADAS, software updates, and real-time safety services.

Fuel markets are experiencing high volatility. In Poland, diesel prices are expected to surpass 9 PLN per liter, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and refining disruptions. Similarly, Irish drivers are facing rising diesel costs, which may impact the resale value of diesel vehicles. In Russia, fuel shortages have led to rationing and registration-based dispensing in some regions.

On the infrastructure front, NATO is prioritizing the expansion of the Central Europe Pipeline System (CEPS) to secure fuel logistics on its eastern flank. Meanwhile, the European road transport market is projected to reach a record 2 trillion ton-kilometers by 2027, offering growth opportunities for Polish carriers. Additionally, rising fuel costs are prompting discussions regarding the revitalization of inland water transport as a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to road logistics.

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Central Europe Pipeline System · Dariusz Mendrala · Donald Trump · Ludwik Kotecki · NATO · Omdia · PERN

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[DISPUTED] Diesel prices in Poland are forecasted to range between 8.99 and 9.29 PLN per liter for the period of September 28 to October 4. silesion.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Orlen reduced the wholesale price of diesel by 93 PLN per 1000 liters on September 23. silesion.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Expanding the Central Europe Pipeline System (CEPS) is a key NATO infrastructure project on the eastern flank. defence24.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] In the Kaluga region of Russia, fuel dispensing has been restricted based on vehicle registration numbers. motoryzacja.interia.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The planned phase-out of LTE networks may have greater consequences for car manufacturers than the previous transition from 2G and 3G. www.telko.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] Member of the Monetary Policy Council Ludwik Kotecki attributed the current fuel price shock to Donald Trump. dorzeczy.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The number of vehicles with cellular connectivity is projected to exceed 1.05 billion by 2035. www.telko.in
[DISPUTED] Analysts expect Pb95 gasoline to stay at 7.97 PLN, Pb98 at 8.84 PLN, and diesel at 9.00 PLN. silesion.pl