
While we've all heard so much about the cost of fuel exploding under Joe Biden, and anyone paying attention to what's really going on in the world knowing that with rising fuel prices, the prices of EVERYTHING goes up, this March 22nd story over at Reuters hinted at the new nightmare Americans are about to face.
Reporting within that story that due to what's now going on over in Ukraine, the cost of diesel fuel will be exploding, with Zero Hedge reporting in this story titled "Gas Stations Will Run Dry": Catastrophic Scenario For Diesel Emerging According To World's Biggest Energy Traders" that "while the world has been obsessively focused on crude oil and gasoline in recent weeks, we instead alerted readers to a far more dire scenario playing out in diesel, a source of energy which is absolutely critical in keeping the "just in time" world running on time", we must remember that the trucking industry runs almost completely on that fuel.
And as has been pointed out time and again, when the trucking industry grinds to a halt, so does America with it. Seen perfectly in the graphic we've embedded above, there is no doubt whatsoever that whatever supply chain problems we have now would pale before the catastrophe that would unfold if America's trucking industry went down due to astronomical fuel costs or a rampant crime wave. From this NTB Trucking Blog story.:
Truck drivers are one of the most important jobs out there. NTB appreciates our drivers commitment to the trucking industry, and understand how crucial it is that our trucks run everyday.
Recently, we found a great infographic exploring what would happen if trucks stopped. Many people outside of the trucking industry do not think about where all of their goods come from, and the severe situation that would result from trucks stopping.
According to the article, if trucks were stopped for twenty- four hours: hospitals would run out of basic supplies, U.S. mail and other package delivery would cease within one day, food shortages would begin to develop, and automobile fuel would dwindle, leading to high prices and long lines at gas pumps. All of these conditions would happen if trucks were only stopped for a mere twenty-four hours.
In 2-3 days, conditions would escalate even further. If trucks were stopped for a few days: service stations would completely run out of fuel, ATM’s would run out of cash and banks would be unable to process transactions, supplies of essential food and water would disappear, and garbage would start piling up in urban and suburban areas.
By the 4th week of trucks stopping, the nation’s clean water supply would be completely exhausted. Trucks are not just needed to deliver packages like many people think, but they are truly essential to living the way we do today.
Always remember to thank your truck drivers, as it can be a difficult job, but one of the most important!
Read more at: AllNewsPipeLine.com
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