A grim winter ahead? EU states asked to prepare gas and electricity savings

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What happened

Alarm bells are ringing about fuel prices across the EU.

The average cost of diesel per litre is well above €2, whereas in October of last year it was around €1.50.

Key facts

  • The average cost of diesel per litre is well above €2, whereas in October of last year it was around €1.50.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:10:40 UTC.

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