Economy Sep 29 Americans' opinion of economy drops to lowest level since 2014 By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Sep 24 Watch 8:42 How the diesel price spike is rippling through nearly every part of the economy A rapid surge in the price of diesel fuel is straining businesses and threatening to raise costs across the economy. It’s also putting pressure on President Trump to bring relief at the pump, including through a diesel export ban that’s… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Economy Sep 23 3 things to know about rising diesel prices and how they affect you Diesel prices have reached historic highs as a result of the U.S. war in Iran and Russia’s war in Ukraine, and consumers will bear the brunt of the rising cost, experts say. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
World Sep 13 Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks are causing a shortage Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country and causing Moscow to ban diesel exports in July, one factor disrupting the global supply of diesel. By Associated Press
Economy Sep 11 U.S. diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Sep 04 U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. Continue reading
Jan 15 German farmers and their tractors throng Berlin in protest against fuel subsidy cuts By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Over the past week, farmers have blocked highway entrances and slowed traffic across Germany with their protests, intent on pushing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government to abandon the planned cuts entirely. Continue reading
Jan 08 German farmers block roads with tractors in protest of plan to scrap diesel tax breaks By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Chancellor Olaf Scholz's unpopular three-party coalition infuriated farmers last month by drawing up plans to abolish a car tax exemption for farming vehicles and the diesel tax breaks. Continue reading
Sep 20 UK Prime Minister Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Sunak says Britain remains committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, but in a way that won't "impose unacceptable costs on hard-pressed British families."… Continue reading
Mar 31 EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America The rules are part of California's plan to cut planet-warming carbon emissions and improve air quality in heavy-traffic areas. Continue reading