Diesel prices in Germany have spiked following Houthi rebel military operations near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Key facts
- •The average price of diesel in Germany hit 2.56 euros per liter on Saturday.
- •The publication Agrarheute projects that diesel prices could reach 3 euros per liter due to maritime blockade concerns.
- •The previous all-time high for diesel in Germany was 2.446 euros, recorded on April 7.
- •Houthi forces claim to have seized 5,400 square kilometers of territory in western Yemen.
- •Houthi official Huzam al-Asad stated that vessels are continuing to pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as usual.
Fuel prices at German gas stations have increased significantly as tensions escalate near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The rise follows a recent offensive by Yemen's Houthi rebels, which has impacted fuel market expectations. Reports indicate that diesel prices reached new highs in Germany over the weekend.
By the numbers
Rising Fuel Costs in Germany
On Saturday, the average price of a liter of diesel across Germany reached 2.56 euros by 12:00 p.m. local time, marking a rise of approximately 20 cents. While price spikes are not uncommon, these elevated levels persisted throughout the day. Some locations saw even higher costs, with one Berlin station recording prices around 2.8 euros per liter. Statistics from the portal benzin.jetzt show that average daily diesel prices had already reached a monthly high of 2.38 euros on Friday.
Houthi Military Operations
The price volatility coincides with an offensive launched by the Ansar Allah movement in early September. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated that forces began an operation on September 3 to drive Saudi forces out of western Yemen, claiming control over 5,400 square kilometers across six districts in the Taiz and Hodeidah governorates. Huzam al-Asad, a member of the Houthi political bureau, confirmed the group has established control over territories near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, though he maintained that maritime traffic continues to pass through the area without security threats.
Timeline
- September 3Houthi forces launched an operation on Yemen's western coast.
- FridayAverage daily diesel prices in Germany exceeded 2.38 euros.
- SaturdayAverage diesel prices in Germany reached 2.56 euros by midday.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
