IEA chief Birol said he is very concerned about diesel prices, which have reached record highs in Europe and the US. Diesel price rises will lift farm-product inflation over the coming months. LPG prices are also causing problems in Africa and India.

2026-10-01

IEA chief Birol said he is very concerned about diesel prices, which have reached record highs in Europe and the US. Diesel price rises will lift farm-product inflation over the coming months. LPG prices are also causing problems in Africa and India. Birol said he will later comment on whether to release strategic reserves.