Brent crude prices climbed in Sunday trading as a major wildfire in southwestern France advanced to within 15 kilometers of Bordeaux, intensifying fears of disruption to regional infrastructure and energy logistics.
The blaze has forced the evacuation of nearly 250,000 people, according to local authorities.
Bordeaux Mayor Thomas Cazenave confirmed the proximity of the flames to the city on Sunday, highlighting the scale of the emergency response underway in the region.
Compounding the immediate crisis, France’s national meteorological service has confirmed that a new heatwave is approaching.
The combination of extreme temperatures and dry conditions is expected to hinder firefighting efforts and increase the risk of further ignitions across the southwest.
While the direct impact on global oil supply remains limited, the incident underscores the growing vulnerability of European energy infrastructure to climate-related disruptions.