The U.S. national average price of diesel on Thursday surpassed $6 a ​gallon for the first time ever, according to price tracker GasBuddy, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s refineries have squeezed supply.

Diesel ‌fuels trucks, trains, ships and heavy equipment that keep global supply chains moving. It is also crucial to running farm equipment.

The latest surge in fuel costs is adding to inflationary pressures that have already strained consumers and businesses this year, creating a political headache for Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers as they seek to defend thin congressional majorities in November’s midterm elections.

  • Tiral@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    Awww those poor retarda in F350’s. Let me get out the world’s smallest violin.

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      The price of diesel affects pretty much everything. How do you think stuff gets to your local shops? Your grocery? How do you think bulk foodstuffs are transported over land and sea? How do you think bulk agricultural fertilizer is transported? The precursor chemicals for bulk fertilizer?

      You understand my point, I trust.