US Diesel Squeeze Threatens to Ripple Through Economy
Prices for the fuel have surged faster than most other petroleum-based products.
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Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, reporter Nathan Risser looks at the rally in diesel, the lifeblood of trucking, construction and industry.
The rally in oil prices triggered by the war in Iran is reverberating across the energy complex, affecting everything from gasoline to jet fuel. But for the broader economy, diesel is where the pressure may be the most acute.