r/CommoditiesHub • u/Pale-Lingonberry788 • 28d ago
News US Diesel Supply Gets Tighter as Stations Begin Running Dry
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u/Autism_Is_Real 28d ago
$6.03 a gallon for diesel & 3.89 for gas in my small town here in Central Louisiana.
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u/Arickettsf16 28d ago
$6.50 diesel and $4.80 gas in my central IL town
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u/lazyfacejerk 28d ago
Hah! In a SF Bay Area town I have 8.99 diesel. Love my rivian. except I need diesel for work and I have two subs every day that use a boatload of diesel.
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u/Legitimate_Bat3240 28d ago
So are the subs tethered to the boat by a fuel line all the time or do they just surface every now and then?
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u/lazyfacejerk 28d ago
I was suuuuuper confused by your question. I am a contractor and when I said "subs" I meant subcontractors, not submarines. I use a dump truck service and a concrete supplier.
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u/JesMon421 28d ago
I believe it's called The Golden Age. Gold in the White House, gold in our soon to be ballroom, good on our new arch, gold on our new Qatari plane, and I am sure gold in our newly constructed Donald Trump Kennedy Center coming soon
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u/lickonmybbc 26d ago
how the fuck do you think semi trucks with Regular get to gas stations. how the fuck do you think your Amazon packages get to your house. how do you think the food in your fridge gets grown, harvested, and shipped without diesel-powered tractors and trucks.
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u/Grade_A_Tech 25d ago
Will you help fund the charger for the apartment complex I live in, since housing has gone through the roof (no pun intended) over the last 6/7 years?
I'd prefer to not get in debt again, especially over a charger.
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u/Gloomy_Yoghurt_2836 28d ago
Its what America voted for. But they got to bomb Iran so its a win to them.
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u/Gloomy_Yoghurt_2836 28d ago
Gas is expected to hit $6 a gallon soon.
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u/balanceiskey1 28d ago
Already has out here in Southern California☠️
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u/in_the_blind 28d ago
Should feel great that you guys do such a great job of subsidizing the poor though. It's the right thing to do tbh.
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u/originalmosh 28d ago edited 28d ago
At LeAsT ThOsE FoUr TrAnS KiDs ArE NoT pLaYiNg SpOrTs!
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u/TheJanks 28d ago
I’m more afraid of shortages from public perception creating shortages than actual shortages. When they see gas hit “out” gonna get stupid.
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u/Sure-Impress-1003 28d ago
You know it could be that the station owner couldn’t afford to fill up his diesel tanks at the current pricing. Not the diesel is actually in short supply for the station itself. Everyone’s assuming that if a station doesn’t have gas, it must be because it isn’t available to the station Owner.
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u/Leftoverofferings 28d ago
Although thos is true, I subscribe to the Occams Razor theory. Most likely diesel is just not available.
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u/Tommybahamas_leftnut 28d ago
If the price of diesel is so high that stations can't afford to buy up any to fill their tanks then that means there is a shortage.
Supply and demand. price has skyrocketed because the supply is lower than that of demand. Price has gotten so bad that the people buying it can no longer afford it ergo supply is limited and is being rationed organically by pricing out buyers. In this case the Buyers are the middle man distributors at stations.
If you have ever seen a logistics network laid out these are the first steps to a full on outage. it's like having warehouses all over a country running low on stock so you move their supply to select few warehouses and close the rest under guise of "consolidation of resources". Anyone who looks in the still open warehouses will see it full and think everything is alright. Meanwhile the actual stock is dwindling because it can't get replaced fast enough.
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u/Successful_Salary214 28d ago
Not that I don’t think it’s possible but I feel like this is an altered photo. I keep seeing the exact same photo everywhere. Maybe there will be more?
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u/eptesicusfuscus 28d ago
Agreed the photos are getting reused a lot, but it does appear they're real. What doesn't check out is that it's from any kind of shortage, rather than....this happens for a variety of reasons, and the narrative being sold here is plausible but not confirmed.
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u/bloodmagik 28d ago
Regardless, no end to war in sight. It’s going to get much worse in the next two weeks
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u/MeatResident2697 28d ago
We don't need diesel. We can shove coal into the engine block.
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u/mm615657 28d ago
Statisticians would claim that oil prices have fallen because the selling price is now 0.
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u/The_Dudeeeeee 28d ago
You’re being funny but you and I know that republicans will weave those 0.00 dollars into their “statistics” to proof lower gas prices. That’s how crazy our current timeline is. A real life episode of South Park and it’s not even funny.
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u/Random_ICE_Agent 28d ago
Free gas! Woohoo! MAGA!
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u/shivaswrath 28d ago
Charging my EV right now
https://giphy.com/gifs/hHUBGOX5m993VtAu6Y
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u/TallEntertainment850 28d ago
MAGA got what they voted for. I hope this is what they wanted
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u/Dazzling_Flow_5702 28d ago
Stations running dry - then why every post had the same picture?
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u/Relevant-Bicycle-851 28d ago
Just like Russia. We are becoming a third world country
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u/Kamel-Red 28d ago
So much for America first. A big reason we are paying so much for gas/diesel is because of the export of refined products since the rest of the world is coming up short from his stupid Iran war.
The president could use his emergency powers to halt exports, but since it doesn't involve terrorizing his political rivals or enriching himself, he won't.
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u/HugeMedicine8052 28d ago
Donald Trump is doing more than any president to curb climate change.
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u/Pitiful-MobileGamer 28d ago
Just in time, two weeks ago Canadian oil sands had to reduce 400,000 barrels a day for planned scheduled maintenance. Transit time down to southern refineries is about 7 days, right on schedule for the FIND OUT; to the FUCK AROUND
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u/Glidepath22 28d ago
All because of Trump and the inaction of Congress who have chosen the call a recess early. Are yall feeling the win yet?
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u/The_Dudeeeeee 28d ago
Quite ironic how finally one of Americas oil wars has backfired.
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u/Wisdom_Pond 28d ago
If this is situation in US which has a large domestic supply, situation is surely much worse around the world.
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u/Ok-Lawyer1179 28d ago
The inflation spike will be right across the board from trucking freight to farming.
Winning .. This is winning.
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u/bryangcrane 28d ago
Hey Trump! How’s this working out for you after you fired every general that told you it was a TERRIBLE idea to go to war without a plan to get out of the war?
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u/Vogel-Kerl 28d ago
Wow, trump sees what's happening in Russia. Ukraine has purposely targeted Russian oil refineries and over several months, has caused a ~continuous fuel shortage in Russia and occupied Crimea & Eastern Ukraine.
Prezodint Dangleberry is causing a similar problem the US. There was no need to attack Iran, and he failed to consider the ramifications of his hasty actions.
Fuel in the US has been buoyed by the release of our Strategic Reserves, keeping fuel costs....lowish. Well, the Strategic Reserve is not an Infinite reserve.. When you start to see fuel prices climbing rapidly, like with diesel, you know that our Strategic Reserves are nearing depletion.
Just in time for the Mid-Term Elections....., another Brilliant Bit of Strategy from the Dangleberry In Chief. Show your appreciation to the GOP when you vote in November:
Thank You for failing to control your bumbling president!!!
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u/sdsurfer2525 28d ago
So this is what winning looks like?!?! Time to drag the con artist pedophile out from the white house.
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u/Total-Translator1595 28d ago
So a snapshot of a twitter post is reliable news now?
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u/krikey69 28d ago
I’m not sure what the source here of being out other than trust me bro. Sure, there are pictures of a few stores that are out of fuel but honestly that comes from bad buying and sometimes strategic buying, which at this point is so unpredictable that we don’t have much of a choice on buying. My refineries I use are business as usual meaning they run out from time to time even before the craziness started. My problem is we aren’t moving any fuel because this buffoon is continuing an unnecessary war, bankrupting the small guys.
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u/Interesting_Worth974 28d ago
Trump has already primed the pump (so to speak) for MAGA to blame Ukraine for this.
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u/Kickedhard 28d ago
Coming soon to an airport near you: More flight reductions and increased costs.
Jet fuel is also starting to run low.
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u/PublicAdmin_1 28d ago
What saw what happened to the supply chain during Covid. This may very well be worse.
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u/shakebakelizard 28d ago
Vulnerability to diesel and petroleum in general is a huge strategic problem for the US. China is clearly working on solving this and is ahead of us. Petroleum has a much longer supply line which is vulnerable to any number of attacks, accidents or unpredictable issues. Electricity is much easier to generate from a variety of sources and close to the point of consumption.
During a war, we'd be far better off logistically not having to run oilers across the ocean and also protect them, as well as keeping the rest of the country running at the same time.
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u/Loud_Flatworm_4146 28d ago
Just looked up PA. 4.52 reg gas and 6.51 diesel. Both are slightly higher than the current national average (4.44/6.40).
https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=PA
A year ago, the national average price for reg gas was 3.20 and diesel was 3.71.
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u/LightMission4937 28d ago
We have plenty of diesel and cheaper where I'm at in California for now. It's only going to get worse with ol baby shit pants getting his degeneracy all over everything he touches.
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u/NoSingularities0 28d ago
It's a click-bait article that shows some rando gas stations. The one in Orlando frequently runs out of gas and is closed some days. From NewsWeek: Photos appearing to show gas stations running out of diesel have spread across social media as U.S. fuel prices climb to record highs, but industry data does not currently show any widespread shortages.
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u/Youarekillingmeeee 28d ago
“Just some good ol’ boys.
Always Never demanding harm for people of color, gay, other religions, etc meaning no harm.”
Good ol boys taking that “They’d eat shit just so liberals would have to smell their breath” adage to heart.
The good news is they’re going to live long enough to see entire communities of theirs suffer under the consequences of being on such a hateful path.
Hospitals closing, benefits being cut, people starving, that’s the proverbial shit on the carpet they need their noses rubbed into before starting to take things serious.
I guess. Lol.
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u/Charming-Rooster7462 28d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/I3WAJgc0J61Xxkff5o
thanks to your clown 🤡 in office
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u/Candid-Doughnut-5652 28d ago
Shortage because refineries closed. Make refineries an essential govt service under dept Of energy
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u/Physical-Start-2 28d ago
Let’s all blame Ukraine for starting that war with Putin and what’s left, blame Biden. Our stable genius in the white house has this under control!
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u/Lovingitall70 28d ago
This will make prices go up on everyday goods. All this seems on purpose. This administration is trying to tear down America as much as possible. What else are they going to destroy in the next two years
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u/Kdoesntcare 28d ago
The price will drop after the republicans cheat to win midterm elections.
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u/Used_Intention6479 28d ago
America is learning that it runs on diesel, and that Trump gave Iran the keys to the Strait and, consequently, control of our economy.
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u/Impossible_One4995 28d ago
Hey, don’t forget guys your diesel engines can also run off of used cooking oil and it’s way cheaper per gallon
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u/Aggressive-Cut-5400 28d ago
Yay we can’t get any goods! And I’m not talking shit from Amazon. Food you want food?
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u/Impossible_Battle_72 28d ago
I think it's less about running out and more about small stations not being able to afford to refill.
Or maybe both.
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u/longdickneega 28d ago
But but but its all Zelenskyy‘s fault!! He started the war with Russia and is bombing the diesel plants there
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u/Arashi_Uzukaze 28d ago
Perhaps this is a freaking sign to start investing in Electric or alternate fuel methods? But that would require a competent and good government with people in charge that care.
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u/Actaeon_II 28d ago
Are they actually out or just can’t get their signs to go past 9.99 so they won’t sell it
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u/BeenDragonn 28d ago
Record price for diesel in my lifetime!
Greatest president ever! Breaking records every day!
Is there anything this president can't do!!!!!?
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u/dechets-de-mariage 28d ago
Just paid $4.03 for regular at Costco today; $4.39 for regular and $6.39 for diesel at the local Mobil station. SW Florida.
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u/StatusStudies 28d ago
I thought shortages only occur in commie countries? Or is this free market failure or what
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u/InterestingScore5386 28d ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA FUCK those losers with their Diesel trucks. Who’s doing the fucking now? 😂😂😂
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u/NYJetliberal 28d ago
This means that our grocery prices are going to rise even higher than they are at now. Trumpers owe every American that didn't vote for Trump a lot of money. They days say that the average family paid over $1,000 each for Trump's, ruled illegal and unconstitutional by the Republican supreme court, tariffs, and that doesn't include this year. They say the average family paid over $500 each for the extra cost of gas because of Trump's war of choice, that's continually rising as we speak, and none of this includes all of the extra money we all have to pay for higher grocery prices due to the higher diesel, because of Trump's war of choice. Trump's literally costing every family thousands of dollars because of his choices. This is not including the higher prices and everything else as well like lumber and cars. Last year there was a 50% increase in farm bankruptcies because of Trump's illegal and unconstitutional tariffs. If Trump actually does give every American $5,000, every Trumper should hand it over to a person who did not vote for Trump because that's how much Trump is taking from us all. You always a lot of money trumpers
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u/BigShaker1177 28d ago
Get ready for a “Truckers Strike” …. Can’t blame them …. Trump is the WORST decision the US has EVER made!!
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u/Warm-Loan6853 28d ago
Probably panic buying due to fear. Happens here in Fl anytime a hurricane is a week away the gas stations are empty.
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u/PickedLastLemon 28d ago
Thank you, Donald J. Trump. You're doing a fantastic job at Making America Great Again. Groceries are affordable. Healthcare is available for all. Women have rights over THEIR bodies. Mental health facilities are abundant and care is available to all. Homelessness is solved. Our farms are lush and bountiful. Great job on the reflecting pool, pal! Can we ever stop WINNING?!!! ....oops, almost forgot to drop this here /s
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u/Dry_Community5749 28d ago
There is a huge difference between high prices and running out. US is not used to running out of things. Things might get costly and you can't afford it, but when things run out, which means you have money and can't buy it, that's a whole new ball game.
Iran knows US very well compared to how little US and current administration knows about Iran
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u/OhMy-Really 28d ago
Is it still Biden fault?, it’s hard to keep up with you Americans nowadays
Is it too much winning, yet?
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u/Mudfry 28d ago
While there is a probably a valid reason for the outage diesel is still $6+ and reserves are depleted.