The White House will eliminate Biden-era vehicle fuel efficiency standards to lower manufacturing costs, while British analysts warned that a potential US diesel export ban could push UK fuel prices to £3 per liter. Concurrently, the entire Kherson region suffered a total blackout following a major power grid failure.
Global market
US President Donald Trump announced the rollback of fuel economy standards for 2031 model year vehicles, raising allowed fuel consumption from 4.7 to 6.8 liters per 100 km to reduce automaker expenses. In Europe, British analysts warned that a potential US ban on diesel exports could drive UK diesel prices up to £2.50–3 per liter. The UK imports approximately 55% of its diesel, while the number of its major refineries has dropped from 18 to 4 over the past 50 years, threatening to accelerate inflation, which reached 3.1% in August.
Russia & CIS
The entire Kherson region experienced an emergency blackout following a major technical failure in the power system, reported regional governor Vladimir Saldo. In the Zaporizhzhia region, a Ukrainian drone strike in Energodar killed one civilian and injured two others, according to city administration head Maksim Pukhov. Emergency crews continue working to restore damaged power transmission lines and stabilize energy supply across the region near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Armenia
The Kherson blackout and British warnings over potential diesel price shocks dominated regional energy coverage, news.am reported. Heightened risks across fuel and power networks highlight the critical importance of regional infrastructure stability. Nevertheless, retail prices for petrol, diesel, and compressed natural gas in Armenia remain stable. Natural gas supplies and operations at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant proceed without disruption under long-term EAEU trade agreements shielding domestic consumers from price volatility recorded by international market price assessments.