NATO pipeline military use impacts European civilian fuel supply
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 30
NATO pipeline military use impacts European civilian fuel supply
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 30
Germany's Fernleitungs-Betriebsgesellschaft said parts of the Central Europe Pipeline System, a major NATO-linked network, are being affected as military demand takes priority.
The company said the system must prioritise member states' military requirements on request, reducing fuel availability for civilian users during heightened supply strain.
The disruption comes as the Iran war adds pressure to European fuel markets, highlighting how defence logistics can affect critical civilian energy infrastructure.
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