Shell oil shortage puts Volkswagen contract under review as Europe's aftermarket feels the strain

DIGITIMESSeptember 21, 2026en

A Middle East war-driven oil squeeze is rippling beyond fuel stations and into Europe's auto repair network, with global implications for drivers, suppliers, and carmakers. Shell's engine oil shortage has prompted Volkswagen Group to review a contract worth millions of euros, reviving memories of the pandemic-era chip crisis.

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