Record Diesel Prices Threaten European Road Haulier Margins

Commercial diesel prices have surged past €2.20 per litre across Western and Northern Europe, driven by international refining crunches and supply bottlenecks. With road haulage operating margins razor-thin at 2%, carriers are triggering emergency floating fuel surcharge (BAF) adjustments. Operators without dynamic indexed contracts face severe liquidity shortfalls on cross-border linehauls.

How quickly are your shippers accepting updated fuel surcharges this week, or is your fleet absorbing the gap?