fuel

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Diesel fuel powers the tractor-trailers bringing produce and goods to stores, while jet fuel is a major cost driver for airfares.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Distillate fuel stocks fell by 3.1 million barrels versus expectations of an 800,000 barrel decline, and stood at 114.7 million barrels, or 5% below the five-year average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Furthermore, the return to normal jet fuel supplies for the aviation sector will take "several months given the disruptions to refining capacity", warned IATA, the world's leading airline association.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

So far fuel prices have not increased since the crisis began though there have been shortages with reports of drivers queuing for hours.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

By about 9:00 P.M., the water in unit 1 had boiled down to below the tops of the reactor’s fuel rods, and they were most likely already melting.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland