The price of gasoline is considered one of the most important indicators for everything from the health of the national economy to the President’s approval, but diesel plays a more important role. Diesel, the fuel that drives the national economy, is used as the primary fuel in trucking, shipping, mining, manufacturing, and farming. The current shortage on the east coast of the U.S. and around the world is a worrying development that could have huge consequences for the global economy. For the average citizen, it is often not until you fill your tank, stock your fridge, or heat your home that you have a tangible interaction with the global economy. While it is hard to get animated about the Consumer Price Index, the national […]