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High ImpactOct 7, 2026Diesel Shortage Forces Trucking Companies to Absorb Rising Fuel Costs
A diesel supply crunch is creating significant cost pressures for the trucking industry, with major carriers now bearing the burden of higher fuel costs under contracts negotiated before the price spi
Supply Chain Dive#diesel-prices#freight-contracts#procurement-risk
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High ImpactJul 15, 2026Diesel Spikes Amid Hormuz Tensions: Trucking Cost Crisis
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are triggering sharp increases in diesel prices, creating significant operational challenges for trucking companies and broader supply chains. The article
FreightWaves#diesel-prices#hormuz-strait#geopolitical-risk
Procurement
High ImpactJul 7, 2026Oil Market Split: Diesel Prices Resist Crude Decline
The oil market is exhibiting historically unusual behavior where crude prices have plummeted 22% in recent weeks, from $93 to $72 per barrel, yet refined products like diesel remain stubbornly high, c
FreightWaves#crack-spread#diesel-prices#fuel-surcharges