When European transporter providers came up with the diesel accord, they thought they had held on to their customers. But thanks to spikes in fuel prices, they’re about to lose their businesses. A lesson to providers in this region
Nobody expected fuel prices to rise in such a mercurial manner. One coping mechanism adopted by transport providers with big and small fleets in Europe – the diesel accord – has failed miserably. Gravely affected are the smaller transporters who are stuck between the diesel supplier and their customers. As diesel becomes increasingly expensive, not every costumer is willing to pay the full price for it. The diesel accord works a little bit better for larger companies.
