The impact of the increase of the oil price in european fisheries

The purpose of the study is to provide the committee on Fisheries with a clear and detailed analysis of the impact of the increase in the oil price in European fisheries for the main fishing methods in each Member State. The study analyzes the current tendencies in oil prices, its impact on EU fisheries in order to draw prospects and conclusions in terms of policy making. The study proposes possible and viable support measures for the fishing industry from a Community perspective, having analyzed the support measures adopted or in study in different Member States.