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Germany Wants to Stop More Oil Refinery Closures

Rigzone·Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 AM CT
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Germany says it will try to stop further oil refinery closures, warning that shutdowns hurt not only fuel supply but its large chemicals industry. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said closures mean more imports, higher prices and supply-security risk premiums, and the government aims to have a new refining strategy by early next year.

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