Supply Chain Risk Index — October 2026: 40.0
3 days · StableThe Supply Chain Risk Index recorded a low of 39 on October 2 before reaching its peak of 41 on October 3. Tensions were pushed up by news that wars in Europe and the Middle East are constraining fuel supplies, alongside threats of a U.S. diesel export ban that could push U.K. inflation to 5%. In response to these fuel constraints, G7 nations acted to calm the situation by agreeing to release diesel stocks, including 100 million barrels of oil and diesel. The month also saw calming developments in logistics, with CMA CGM Group completing its $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain to strengthen its North American presence. Overall, the index maintained a relatively steady level throughout the month, finishing with an average reading of 40.0.
Peak 41 on 2026-10-03 · low 39 on 2026-10-02 · live month, refreshes daily · ← September · Supply Chain Risk Index timeline · · World Tension, same month
What moved this index
biggest daily changes and the news that day2026-10-03+2 → 41
Key headlines for Supply Chain Risk
- G7 nations to release diesel stocks as wars in Europe and Middle East constrain fuel supplies CNBC · 2026-10-02
- How Financial Services Companies Can Modernize Their Software Supply Chain The Hacker News · 2026-10-01
- Economists warned a U.S. diesel export ban could push U.K. inflation to 5% qz.com · 2026-10-02
- G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat BBC World · 2026-10-03
- CMU students test logistics skills with new industry software Central Michigan University · 2026-10-02
- Skilled trades face worker shortage as industries recruit the next generation Scripps News · 2026-10-01
- NASA makes 16 awards for $1.4B consolidated logistics pact Washington Technology · 2026-10-02
- Texas refineries warn diesel export ban could raise fuel prices cbs19.tv · 2026-10-02
What eased the pressure
Day by day
| Date | Score | Zone | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 40 | Stable | |
| 2026-10-02 | 39 | Calm | -1 |
| 2026-10-03 | 41 | Stable | +2 |
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