Surging Fuel Prices Impact Eurozone Household Consumption

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-12T14:29:23+00:00

ING economists indicate that the tense situation in the Middle East has led to rising fuel prices, severely affecting households in the eurozone, with pressures similar to those experienced during the 2022 energy crisis. European consumers are feeling the impact through noticeable price hikes at gas stations, with oil prices in Italy and Germany both increasing significantly. Forecasting agencies remain uncertain about how long the Middle East tensions and shipping disruptions will last.

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2026-03-12 14:29:23

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ING economists in the Netherlands point out that tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have led to rising fuel prices worldwide, with households in the Eurozone being hit the hardest. The surge in fuel prices has put pressure on many Eurozone families, comparable to the energy crisis of 2022. European consumers are currently experiencing significant stress at the gas stations, with the average price of unleaded gasoline per tank increasing by about €4.5 in Italy and up to €13 in Germany compared to one week before the US and Israel launched military strikes against Iran. The increase in diesel prices is even more pronounced, with Italy seeing an increase of about €8.4 and Germany up by €21.5. Due to the rapidly changing situation, global economic forecasting agencies find it difficult to determine how long the Middle East conflict will last and how long the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will continue. (Xinhua)

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