The Rhine River sees its lowest water level in more than a decade for the time of year, raising obstacles to fuel supplies to Europe. Namely, Rhine’s water lever is at its lowest level for mid-October since at 2006.
This fact is taking place at the same while some fuel markets are already tight, because many European refineries are undergoing seasonal maintenance.
The negative affects of Rhine’s low water level though do not stop there, as high temperatures could lower the water even more,...
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