Fuel prices are rising: Middle East conflict hits drivers in Germany!

Fuel prices are rising: Middle East conflict hits drivers in Germany!

The ongoing military conflicts between Israel and Iran are contributing to a significant increase in fuel prices in Germany. On June 14, 2025, a liter of Super E10 cost an average of 1,740 euros across Germany, while diesel was 1,630 euros per liter, as reported by the Stuttgarter Nachrichten. Compared to the previous day, prices for E10 rose by around 5 cents and for diesel by 6 cents. This development is moderate, but the trend is clearly upwards, which represents a worrying trend for consumers.

The ADAC points out that oil prices have risen sharply due to the war, especially after the Israeli attack on Iran. A barrel of North Sea Brent was at $74.04 on Friday evening, an increase of $4.68 compared to the previous day. In the meantime, the price even rose to $78.50, the highest level since January of this year.

The conflict in the Middle East

The situation in the Middle East remains tense. Middle East expert Maha Jahja describes Israeli military actions against Iran as following the “Hezbollah playbook.” Israel is deliberately attacking several targets in Iran, including nuclear facilities, further destabilizing the geopolitical situation. However, Jahja emphasizes that Iran is not comparable to Hezbollah as it is a state with its own institutions.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has named Brigadier General Majid Mousavi as the new commander of the Revolutionary Guards Air Force, according to further reports. Mousavi is a controversial actor due to global sanctions. Israel caused significant damage in its attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in Isfahan and Nathan. This caused international concern, although the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not yet reported any elevated radiation levels.

In addition to military activity, there are reports of significant civilian casualties: Iran reports that 60 people, including 20 children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli army has announced that it will continue to operate operationally through Tehran, which significantly increases the risk of further escalation.

International reactions

Israel's aggressive strategy is condemned at the international level. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for immediate de-escalation between the parties to the conflict. The federal government's anti-Semitism commissioner also warned of an increased threat to Jewish communities in Germany, as the conflict is also making waves in Europe.

The geopolitical tensions appear to not only influence the oil market, but also endanger security policy in several regions of the world. Meanwhile, Iran is threatening attacks on US bases in the region and announced that it would continue military actions against Israel. These developments raise fears of a conflagration in the Middle East that could have far-reaching consequences.