https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-refiners-capitalize-as-buyers-vie-for-shrinking-diesel-supplyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-refiners-capitalize-as-buyers-vie-for-shrinking-diesel-supplyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-refiners-capitalize-as-buyers-vie-for-shrinking-diesel-supply#u45631Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:11:26 +0000Diesel margins have reached a record high of over $100 a barrel as buyers compete for a shrinking supply pool. This has led to soaring diesel prices across the US economy, straining supply chains and impacting various industries. US refiners are capitalizing on the situation, but the supply crunch is causing concerns about the economy's resilience.Why it mattersThe diesel shortage is attributed to supply disruptions and refinery capacity issues. The situation is further complicated by global events, including wars in Europe and the Middle East, which are straining diesel supply. The diese