EU opens talks with refiners as diesel squeeze raises energy security concerns
The European Commission has opened talks with refiners to try to increase fuel output at existing plants, as Brussels warns that Europe's shrinking refining base is leaving the bloc more exposed to energy shocks. The move comes amid a prolonged squeeze in diesel supplies and wider geopolitical instability affecting global fuel markets. Officials say the issue is now being treated not only as an economic concern, but also as a matter of security.Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said the situation should serve as a wake-up call, pointing to the strain caused by the war in the Middle East and attacks on... [Continue Reading]
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