Saturday night, Ukraine attacked the Kapotnya refinery in Moscow. At a time when the supply chain is already stretched, the news is extremely unwelcome. Here are some things we can do to mitigate increased energy costs.
If you have bothered to fill up a diesel tank lately you cannot help but notice that things have gotten really expensive. Diesel is selling at all-time highs, with the national average about $6.30 per gallon. California is even worse, averaging $8.00 per gallon. Ships, trucks, and trains rely heavily on diesel and if it gets more expensive, nearly everything else does.