https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-executives-declared-a-fuel-crisis-and-diesel-agreesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-executives-declared-a-fuel-crisis-and-diesel-agreeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-executives-declared-a-fuel-crisis-and-diesel-agrees#u84527Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:30:35 +0000Oil executives have declared a fuel crisis as diesel prices hit record highs in California and Utah. A global shortage is expected to last into 2027 while storage tanks continue to drain. The price surge is impacting critical infrastructure, forcing food banks in Atlanta and the River Food Pantry to absorb costs and compelling Vermont businesses to eat the expenses. Trucking companies are increasingly relying on fuel surcharges to manage the volatility, while farmers face record expenses during the fall harvest season.Why it mattersDiesel fuel powers the majority of global shipping and agricul