By now, you’ve probably heard that diesel prices are going through the roof. If you drive a gasoline-powered car, you may not be too concerned about it. But the reality is that rising diesel prices contribute significantly to the inflating prices of all consumer goods—from electronics to food, and, yes, even cars—because the country’s cargo infrastructure depends on it. And right now, truckers are paying a pretty penny to fill up. A truck driver who stopped for fuel in Ft. Pierce, Florida, captured a video of his pump ticking over the $1,000 mark before his rig filled up. That’s just over 155 gallons at $6.49 per gallon. Ouch. And if…
Watch a Trucker Pump $1,000 in Diesel Fuel Without Filling the Tank
