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title: "European Commission: High Diesel Prices in the EU to Persist Until End of 2027"
description: "The European Commission expects high diesel prices in the EU to persist until the end of 2027. According to European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, the upcoming winter will be difficult for the bloc's economy and citizens."
date: 2026-10-28T15:05:52.546Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/european-commission-high-diesel-prices-persist-2027
tags: [energy-crisis, eu, diesel-prices, european-commission, gas-reserves]
author: "Darya Fomina"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# European Commission: High Diesel Prices in the EU to Persist Until End of 2027

![European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen makes a statement on high diesel prices in Brussels](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/28/evrokomissiya-vysokie-ceny-na-dizel-sohranyatsya-do-2027/evrokomissiya-vysokie-ceny-na-dizel-sohranyatsya-do-2027-1.webp)

## Key Points

- The European Commission expects high diesel prices in the EU to persist throughout 2027
- European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen stated that the upcoming winter will be difficult for EU economy and citizens
- The IEA warns of tightness in the global diesel fuel market in 2027
- Brussels is considering increasing fuel production in Europe, developing biofuels, and creating strategic gas reserves

Europe is facing a new energy crisis driven by geopolitical instability. The European Commission expects high diesel prices to persist throughout 2027. This was stated by European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen at a press conference in Brussels on October 28, RBC-Ukraine reports.

### Winter Will Be a Test for the Economy and Citizens

According to Jørgensen, the energy crisis will affect both the EU population and industry, and the upcoming winter could be particularly difficult due to rising energy costs. At the same time, he noted that in recent months energy markets have demonstrated resilience, and European refineries have played an important role in ensuring fuel supplies, including aviation fuel.

### The Diesel Market Will Remain Tight

The European Commissioner named the situation on the global diesel fuel market as one of the key risks. According to him, the International Energy Agency warns that this market will remain tight for an extended period in 2027. A similar forecast was previously voiced by the American investment bank Goldman Sachs, which linked the persistence of high prices to limited refinery capacities and growing demand from governments and companies replenishing depleted fuel inventories.

### Brussels Seeks Long-Term Solutions

The European Commissioner stressed that Europe needs to secure reliable fuel supplies for the population, business, and defense sector while maintaining affordable energy prices. According to him, the European Commission, together with member states and energy sector representatives, is working to mitigate the immediate impact of high prices while developing long-term mechanisms to reduce energy costs. Among the priorities are increasing fuel production at European facilities and developing biofuels, which, according to Brussels' calculations, will reduce import-related risks and strengthen the region's energy security.

### The Issue of Strategic Gas Reserves

As a reminder, Politico previously reported that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed that EU leaders consider creating strategic gas reserves amid concerns over potential winter fuel shortages. According to the publication, European storage inventories have dropped to record lows this year.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Цены на топливо в ЕС "взлетели к небесам" и останутся высокими в 2027 году, - еврокомиссар](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tsini-palne-es-zletili-nebes-i-zalishatsya-1793194715.html) - Primary source: statement by EU Commissioner D. Jørgensen at a press conference in Brussels on October 28; expectations for diesel until 2027, the role of refineries, EU priorities.
- [Goldman Sachs: цены на дизель останутся высокими и в 2027 году](https://news.mail.ru/society/72626408/) - Additional context: Goldman Sachs forecast on high diesel prices persisting in 2027 due to limited refinery capacity and inventory replenishment; aligns with the European Commission's stance.
- [Глава Минфина Лескюр: цены на топливо во Франции останутся высокими еще долго](https://1prime.ru/20260911/frantsija-873243050.html) - Additional context: confirmation of persistent high fuel prices at the national level (France) following the conflict surrounding Iran.

## FAQ

### How long does the European Commission estimate high diesel prices in the EU will last?

The European Commission expects high diesel prices to persist throughout 2027, which aligns with the International Energy Agency's warning of tightness in this market.

### What measures is Brussels proposing to mitigate the crisis?

The European Commission, together with member states and the energy sector, is working to mitigate the immediate impact of high prices and is developing long-term solutions: increasing fuel production in Europe, developing biofuels, and creating strategic gas reserves.

### What is the situation with gas reserves in Europe?

According to Politico, European storage inventories have dropped to record lows this year, prompting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to propose considering the creation of strategic gas reserves.