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Diesel at record highs; SPR release and export-ban debate

Diesel set a record in late September; an export ban is under discussion and more reserve oil is on offer.

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  1. States take matters into their own hands to curb record-high diesel prices

    States are taking emergency steps to ease record-high diesel prices caused by conflicts abroad as the White House continues to weigh its own measures. Texas and Georgia announced emergency measures Monday aimed at…

    Economy · Washington Examiner · · Read at Washington Examiner ↗

  2. Diesel Hits Record High, Driver Pay Up 50%

    Diesel prices soaring to new highs, driver pay increasing, and operating costs up 40-50% since 2019 are reshaping the freight landscape. David Parker of Covenant Logistics Group joins us to break down the latest SONAR…

    Economy · FreightWaves · · Read at FreightWaves ↗

  3. U.S. Taps Strategic Oil Reserve Again as Diesel Tops $6

    The U.S. Department of Energy will offer another 40 million barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as gasoline and diesel prices remain elevated nearly seven months into the Iran war. The barrels will be…

    Economy · OilPrice.com · · Read at OilPrice.com ↗

  1. Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say

    President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.

    Economy · CBS News · · Read at CBS News ↗

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