Low water levels in the Rhine river are causing fuel supply disruptions in Germany, leading to significant increases in gasoline and diesel prices. The difficulty in transporting fuel via the river is creating a noticeable impact at fuel stations across parts of the country.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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