HCSS Report Warns Europe, Netherlands Unprepared for Fuel Shortages in War (hcss.nl)

• HCSS: European fuel system designed for peace, not war.
• Key vulnerabilities: import dependence, limited storage, lack of redundancy.
• Recommendations: strategic reserves, infrastructure investment, coordination.

"A new report from the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) warns that Europe and the Netherlands are ill-prepared for fuel shortages during a large-scale conflict. The current fuel system prioritizes peacetime efficiency over crisis resilience. Without structural changes, fuel logistics could become a bottleneck for European defense. The report calls for strategic reserves, infrastructure redundancy, and better coordination among NATO allies to ensure energy security."