When the river runs dry: how low Rhine water levels are reshaping Europe's oil market
The Rhine River is one of Europe's most important trade arteries, carrying diesel, gasoil, and other refined products from the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub to consumers across Germany, Switzerland, and beyond. As water levels fall toward historic lows, barges are carrying reduced loads, freight costs are surging, and supply chains are coming under increasing pressure. With Rhine water levels approaching record lows, Europe's energy industry faces mounting logistical challenges that threaten to disrupt the inland movement of fuel. In this episode, Emma Kettley, price reporting associate…
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