Diesel prices are surging. Ukraine is only part of the story
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Diesel prices are climbing amid refinery disruptions, tight supply, and geopolitical tensions, with Ukraine contributing to but not fully explaining the pressures. A possible U.S. diesel export ban could worsen shortages and price pressures in Europe.
Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's diesel crunch even worse.