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China Rationing Diesel
China Rationing Diesel China has begun to ration fuel amid the ongoing energy crisis. As reported by the BBC, trucks in China may only fill their tanks with 100 liters (10% capacity) of diesel, with other areas reportedly only allowing 25 liters. The city of Fuyang is limiting purchases and charging drivers a surcharge of up […]
Truckers Wanted
Truckers Wanted It seems that the state of Florida is doing more to address the supply chain crisis than the entire Biden Administration. The American Trucking Association reported that their industry now has a record shortage of 80,000 drivers. Truck drivers are essential to maintaining a steady supply chain, and despite the climate change narrative, […]
Why Supply Chain Disruptions Will Persist
Why Supply Chain Disruptions Will Persist Just-in-time (JIT) is a production model used by companies to create items for immediate demand. The point of JIT is to avoid the waste associated with overproduction. But when supply chain snarls appear, JIT has become a significant headache for US companies such as Ford who has had to […]
“Transitory” Shortages & Inflation Are Actually Your Quality Of Life Being Stolen Right Before Your Eyes
“Transitory” Shortages & Inflation Are Actually Your Quality Of Life Being Stolen Right Before Your Eyes The Washington Post published an op-ed urging Americans dealing with product shortages to lower their expectations. My response? Don’t settle. Failed policies have our country devolving. There’s no doubt our country has all of a sudden slipped into the […]
Shortages & Hyperinflation Lead to Total Misery
SHORTAGES & HYPERINFLATION LEAD TO TOTAL MISERY At the end of major economic cycles, shortages develop in all areas of the economy. And this is what the world is experiencing today on a global basis. There is a general lack of labour, whether it is restaurant staff, truck drivers or medical personnel. There are also […]
Are the US Supply Chain Disruptions Deliberate?
Are the US Supply Chain Disruptions Deliberate? (Image by © Reuters / Alan Devall) Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo may have accidentally leaked the cause of America’s supply chain issues. “The reality is the only way we’re going to get to a place where we work through this transition is if everyone in America and everyone […]
IHS Market Warns Of “Armageddon” For US Propane Market
IHS Market Warns Of “Armageddon” For US Propane Market The expanding energy crisis is causing propane to rocket higher (read: here) as supplies dwindle to below seasonal levels as research firm IHS Markit Ltd. warns of “armageddon” during the Northern Hemisphere winter. IHS analyst Edgar Ang told attendees during a virtual presentation on Tuesday that US […]
The Future of the World Economy is Perma-Crisis
The Future of the World Economy is Perma-Crisis These Aren’t Shortages — They’re the Beginning of the Longest, Hardest Economic Collapse in History Image Credit: 7News Screenshot Sshh, don’t tell anyone. In my other life, I’m a musician. I’m lucky enough to be working with a vocalist who many of you’ve probably heard of. Her […]
Not Getting Better: Relentless Retail Inventory Squeeze amid Shortages & Supply Chain Chaos
Not Getting Better: Relentless Retail Inventory Squeeze amid Shortages & Supply Chain Chaos Holiday selling season is going to be a mess: Look not for what you want but for what the store has. The holiday selling season is approaching, and a whole litany of weird shortages is ricocheting through the economy. Stuff suddenly gets […]
Now A U.S. Government Official Is Telling Us That The Supply Chain Nightmares Could Potentially Last For Years
Now A U.S. Government Official Is Telling Us That The Supply Chain Nightmares Could Potentially Last For Years The truth is starting to come out, and a lot of people aren’t going to like it. When the supply chain problems and the shortages began, government officials repeatedly assured us that they would just be temporary, […]
Covid is at the center of world’s energy crunch, but a cascade of problems is fueling it
Covid is at the center of world’s energy crunch, but a cascade of problems is fueling it “It’s like a car that’s been taken off the road for a while and now we want to restart it quickly — it takes time,” according to an expert. A man uses his smartphone flashlight to light up […]
China Coal Futures Hit Record High As Mines Flood; Worsening Power Shortages Hit Rust Belt
China Coal Futures Hit Record High As Mines Flood; Worsening Power Shortages Hit Rust Belt China’s top coal-producing region has been devastated by torrential rains and flooding this past week. About 9% of the coal mines in Shanxi province, an area responsible for producing 30% of China’s supply, have closed operations. The direct effect of […]
An energy crisis is gripping the world, with potentially grave consequences
An energy crisis is gripping the world, with potentially grave consequences How China and Europe are catching the brunt of it The cooling towers at the coal-fired NTPC Ltd. Dadri Power Plant in Uttar Pradesh, India. The country, which relies on coal for about 70 percent of electricity generation, has already seen signs of power […]
Kemp: Forget Russian Intentions, Fundamentals Drove Up Europe’s Gas Price
Kemp: Forget Russian Intentions, Fundamentals Drove Up Europe’s Gas Price European policymakers and some traders blame Russia for the low volume of gas stored across the region which has sent both gas and electricity prices surging to record highs. Russia’s pipeline gas export monopoly Gazprom has met commitments for long-term contracts, its clients confirm. But […]
US Heating Oil Supplies Lowest In Decades Ahead Of Winter
US Heating Oil Supplies Lowest In Decades Ahead Of Winter Americans are hoping the energy crisis in Asia and Europe won’t spread stateside. But industry insiders warn that winter blackouts across the US are possible as low fossil fuel stockpiles may lead to shortages amid heightened demand. The latest concern is ultra-low stockpiles of heating oil (distillate fuel […]
