Volatile Energy Prices
Volatile fuel prices increase the risk to the company, since a sudden increase in fuel prices can hurt profits and increase the chances of bankruptcy. It also makes long-term forecast more difficult and long-term investments to meet demand more difficult. - (edit / improve)

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