Trying to figure out what's real and fake these days

Jun 8, 2022, 10:55 AM

Diesel shortages? There are tons of posts on social media, and on reputable news sites, about diesel shortages. I mean you have a few stories on it, then the IEA dude said it will be worse than the 70's. Whatever. But from what I can tell, it seems to be the diesel engine oil, and DEF that will dry up first. But even diesel fuel inventories are at decade lows.

Any truckers or diesel users in here noticing anything other than sky high prices? A few major diesel engine oils are said to be disappearing from stores and suppliers. People are scrambling to find other brands of diesel oils, but several brands have become scarce in places.

And as usual, the problem seems to be worldwide. Again I wouldn't pay much attention if not for the problem evidently being worldwide. Just seems to be flying under the radar here in the US, like so much else. You see it happening worldwide, then it smacks us in the face, and then we act surprised, generate excuses, and eventually make it a political football, and that solves it.

https://www.agritotal.com/nota/el-consejo-agroindustrial-senala-en-que-la-solucion-es-el-biodiesel/

El Consejo Agroindustrial seala que la solucin es el biodisel - Agritotal

El Consejo Agroindustrial Argentino (CAA) propuso al Gobierno que para solucionar el problema de la faltante de gasoil lleve el corte de biodisel del 5% al 15%.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-supplies-another-40-000-metric-tonnes-of-diesel-to-cash-strapped-sri-lanka-11653176879739.html

India supplies another 40,000 metric tonnes of diesel to cash-strapped Sri Lanka

Another consignment carrying rice, milk powder, and medicines worth more than SLR 2 billion from India is scheduled to reach Colombo on Sunday

https://en.mercopress.com/2022/06/07/argentina-19-provinces-hit-by-shortage-of-diesel-fuel

Argentina: 19 provinces hit by shortage of diesel fuel

The shortage of diesel fuel, which at first affected only 8 provinces, has spread to the extent that Patagonia is the only region not yet going through a crisis, it was reported.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/national/diesel-shortage-uk-is-there-a-diesel-shortage-uk-diesel-prices-and-why-did-the-shortage-start-3642677

Here's all you need to know about the diesel shortage in the UK and which areas it's affecting

Motorists are queuing at pumps across the country, with some stations saying there is no diesel to be had.

Trump, Jr. in Brazil just fired this guy for warning about it....
https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2022-05-24/exclusive-bolsonaro-fires-petrobras-ceo-who-warned-of-diesel-crisis

Exclusive-Petrobras Warned of Diesel Shortages Before CEO Ouster

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https://ewn.co.za/topic/petrol-association-confirms-sa-diesel-shortage

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Only slightly below normal declines during this period on the 5 year average. Noticed I can't seem to find days left of diesel though.

Just amazing how this is flying under the radar in the news.

Did find this.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/white-house-readies-diesel-supply-actions-if-needed-2022-05-23/

White House considers tapping emergency diesel reserve to ease supply crunch

The White House is weighing an emergency declaration to release diesel from a rarely used stockpile in a bid to address a major supply crunch and blunt rising prices, an administration official said on Monday.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-the-northeast-is-quietly-running-out-of-diesel

Why the Northeast is quietly running out of diesel

Diesel inventories on the East Coast are at record lows. Truckers are spooked by the vanishing stocks and soaring rates.

Did find this chart though

Trying to figure out what's real and fake these days

Re: Trying to figure out what's real and fake these days

That doesn't seem much out of the norm

Less refineries now, and since Europe uses more diesel, I

Re: Less refineries now, and since Europe uses more diesel, I

Most of it is planted by diesel tractors...***

I've read it's more DEF related than actual diesel

edit: UP's monopoly on the railways in certain markets***

I'd tend to believe that... If it wasn't worldwide.***

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