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Outlook: Prices and Supply The Middle East conflict – triggered by the massive Hamas attack on Israel – has so far had little impact on crude oil prices. After a brief rise, other factors prevailed and pushed the Brent crude oil price level back down to well below $80 per barrel at the beginning of December. Even the recent OPEC+ meeting where voluntary output cuts were agreed could not change this. Continue reading

Tolls: Double the Cost and Zero Climate Benefit Life is getting more and more expensive for consumers, inflation in Germany was over six per cent in August 2023, and Robert Habeck, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, is attempting to keep industrial electricity prices at a level that will persuade energy-intensive companies to stay in the country. Yet when it comes to the cost of truck transport, the Federal Government is adding considerably to the financial burden. Continue reading

Liquefied Gas – an Alternative with Potential Liquefied gas transport will be another important topic at the new trade fair Fuel & Gas Logistics as this energy source offers good opportunities for the future, both in the heating market and in mobility applications. Continue reading

Shortage of Truck Drivers to Continue The numbers fluctuate, but whether the shortage is 70,000 or 100,000 drivers, the problem still remains and is unlikely to improve in the coming years. Continue reading

Registration Phase for the Premiere of Fuel & Gas Logistics Has Kicked-off The premiere of Fuel & Gas Logistics will take place at Leipziger Messe from 22 to 24 October 2024. Exhibitor registrations for the international trade fair for the logistics of energy sources, lubricants and industrial gases are now open on the event website. Continue reading

Changing Energy Markets – Consequences for Vehicle Manufacturers Currently, the media are full of discussions on energy and mobility topics to an extent hardly ever seen before. The end of ICEVs, a gradual ban on oil and gas heating systems and a reduction in the use of biogenic fossil fuels such as wood pellets are all plans set out by both the Agricultural and Environmental ministries to try and move away from biofuels. The direction of movement is clearly towards electrification and debates on the topic are highly ideological. Continue reading