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The Rhine drops below 10 cm at Kaub, disrupting European oil logistics

Water levels on the Rhine dipped below 10 centimeters Aug. 14, marking a record low at the Kaub chokepoint and threatening to disrupt fuel supply chains across Europe as the key trade artery becomes…

  • Rhine river drops to historic low of 10 cm at Kaub chokepoint
  • Fuel supply chains disrupted, freight costs surge to €276.67/mt
  • German economists predict 0.3% GDP growth reduction this year

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