A shortage of truckers could lead to delays in deliveries of specialty chemicals, cement, and pipes A shortage of workers in other related industries is affecting the oil and gas industry Rising transportation costs and general price inflation are eroding profit margins for U.S. drillers The global supply chain disruptions that have fueled inflation alongside rebounding demand for everything have been in the spotlight for weeks now. Although little attention has been paid to the effect of these disruptions on the oil and gas industry, it is certainly not insulated. And these disruptions could add further upside potential to oil prices. The American Trucking Association has calculated a shortage of 80,000 drivers that the industry needs to keep delivering goods on time. But it’s not just finished goods that truckers deliver. They also move chemicals, cement, and pipes—goods and materials necessary in the oil industry. To make matters worse, […]