HOW ARE BUSINESSES GOING TO ADJUST TO HIGH DIESEL PRICES ? | NEWSRADIO 740 KTRH | KTRH LOCAL HOUSTON AND TEXAS NEWS

High diesel prices signal cost pressure on businesses, driving commodity market relevance.

Context

What happened: Diesel prices have risen sharply in recent months, driven by the war in Ukraine and instability in the Middle East. Oil and gas expert R.T. Trevino said small businesses must adjust to keep up. Key numbers: The International Energy Agency says the diesel squeeze may continue well into 2027. Trevino said California fuel taxes exceed Texas by over a dollar. Why it matters: Trevino said businesses are buying in bulk and watching costs, and he called for lifting regulations and gas taxes, arguing state and federal governments must help businesses make ends meet.

What changed

High diesel prices signal cost pressure on businesses, driving commodity market relevance.

Why it matters

High diesel prices signal cost pressure on businesses, driving commodity market relevance. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.

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