Diesel prices have risen substantially—higher than regular gasoline prices 👀
(see graph)
In time, farmers will pay more. Shippers will pay more. Consumers will ultimately pay more for products as retailers raise prices to offset increased shipping costs.
So... that got me researching.
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Part 1🧵
#USA #US #USeconomy #economics #fuel #diesel #gasoline #prices #business #shipping #consumers
Did you know that on Friday, the #EPA rid of its Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensor requirement for trucks and other diesel equipment?
Though crucial for controlling emissions, DEFs have their faults, which were costly to farmers.
The EPA announced its move as part of the #trump admin's "Great American Agriculture Celebration.”
Part 2🧵
#USA #agriculture #farmers #environment
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/def-sensors-no-longer-required-125316366.html
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https://dieselfuelhq.com/what-is-a-def-sensor/
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A #US government website:
"Great American Agriculture Celebration.”
That to my tin ear sounds like something straight outa North Korea.
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