Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifies fuel shortage fears in Europe

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Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifies fuel shortage fears in Europe

STORY: Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifies fuel shortage fears in Europe DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): LUER, Retiree in Berlin 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): MARIA ZAGKA, President of Attica's gas station owners' association, Greece 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRISTINE LAGARDE, European Central Bank (ECB) President STORYLINE: The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to an increase in fuel prices in many parts of Europe. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): LUER, Retiree in Berlin "The gas price is apparently too high. Luckily, I got a small car. I just filled up on Sunday but paid twice as much as before for less fuel. Sometimes I have to choose public transportation to save money. The food prices are just as bad. We were spoiled by the low prices in the past. The cost of daily life has obviously become higher than before." Fears of an oil supply shortage have added to the price volatility. Brent crude, a global benchmark, remain

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