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(3 articles)Procurement
High ImpactSep 16, 2026Diesel Hits $6.33/Gal: Trucking Faces 100 Days of Pressure
Diesel fuel has reached an unprecedented $6.33 per gallon—50 cents above the previous record—signaling a structural shock to trucking economics that could persist for over three months. The spike stem
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Procurement
High ImpactSep 3, 2026Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Structural Supply Shock Threatens Fleet Margins
Diesel prices have reached their highest settlement levels in history, driven by a confluence of structural supply constraints rather than temporary shocks. Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineri
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Risk & Disruption
ModerateJul 22, 2026Fuel Hedging Saves Restaurant Supply Chains $9M in Volatile Market
Strategic fuel hedging has emerged as a critical risk mitigation tool for restaurant and food logistics providers operating in an environment of persistent fuel price volatility and inflationary press
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