Record low Diesel inventory - any problems with supply yet?

[Scott'n'Wendy]

Several factors as to why there's a shortage or low supply if you like.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier...h=37ed437a4064

He says distillate demand spikes at this time of year, then in the very next sentence says they do maintenance shutdowns this time of year because demand is lower. When I see something like that in an article, it makes me question the validity of all his reasoning.

"As mentioned above, distillate demand spikes at this time of year. But, it does that every year.

This is also the time of year that refineries are doing maintenance. They tend to do that in the spring and fall, which is when demand is lower"

[Roll With The Changes]

I'm taking possible shortages very seriously.

We're full time snowbirds between central PA and North FL. Going South for the winter has pretty much become a requirement. The worst scenario would be to get stuck on 95 with no fuel available hence no options.

About a week ago, I put a transfer tank in my truck. I now have about 1500 miles of range in my truck and almost 1000 miles for DW pulling the cargo trailer with her gas truck.

Better to have and not need, than need and not have.

[Ranchertx]

Here is a recent story in Tennessee news. Sounds like at the very least diesel prices will be going up along with some shortages.

Corporations, farmers and such impacted by higher fuel prices will just pass along the increase in it product price. Consumers that use diesel will see the impact to their wallet.

Analyst: ‘Code Red’ Diesel Supply Shortage in Southeastern States ‘Could Become More of a Challenge’

Farmers cannot pass along increased costs

[Roll With The Changes]

Farmers cannot pass along increased costs

I'm confused. Why would you say that?

[Hoopy Frood]

I'm confused. Why would you say that?

Yeah, that's news to me.

[JKellerJr]

I'm confused. Why would you say that?

Most agriculture products are commodities and prices are set by the commodity markets

[jjbbrewer]

Most agriculture products are commodities and prices are set by the commodity markets

Excellent point.

[Malco1]

I think it's real and if anything the news about fuel shortage situation is currently being suppressed because of the election. Once the election is over it will probably become a real national crisis.

I agree with that.

[Corky2]

Most agriculture products are commodities and prices are set by the commodity markets

The price of agriculture commodities can and do change based on several factors including (but not limited to) weather and demand. Our farmers have already been complaining about the the price and shortages of the fertilizer they need and now the cost of diesel. If a farm can not be profitable then they stop being a farm. Diesel price increases and shortages also impact the supply chain. Contract truckers that delivers products that we need to market also need to be profitable to stay in business.

[Ranchertx]

Farmers and ranchers do not set the price of their commodities. This is set by the market conditions and the auction buying the product.
When I sell calves that have a “break even cost” of $675 I am totally at the mercy of the buyer. Many times they bring less than what I have in them.
Farmers are the same. All of our input costs have gone up drastically yet at the time it is harvested, the grain buyer tells them what they will pay. Many times it is not a good outcome.