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[–] [S] 3 points 3 weeks ago

I realize it costs more in cities, but what I'm saying is that the low end is going to be so high that it stops being affordable in rural areas as well. The difference now is that there's a physical shortage, and that's a very different scenario. And the effects are already starting to appear. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-diesel-crack-surpasses-100-barrel-first-time-supply-disruptions-2026-08-17/

Diesel is critical because it's used in tractors, trucks, and all kinds of heavy machinery. If diesel shortages are starting, that means price for everything is going to go up as a result.

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