Is Europe prepared for its next major energy shock?

Record prices and fuel shortages in France are a warning for the rest of Europe. DW looks at the global supply squeeze behind the numbers and what Europe can do about it

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Record fuel prices are putting pressure on businesses and governments across Europe, with diesel reaching historic highs in France.  DW takes a look at how conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have disrupted energy markets, creating not only an oil shortage but also a growing shortage of refined fuels such as diesel.

Experts warn that Europe’s dependence on fuel imports has exposed vulnerabilities in energy security, while rising costs are fueling political tensions and concerns over how the EU should respond to a prolonged energy shock.

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