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+3 Priya Raman Exxon's Joliet outage is hitting diesel hard already, and Midwest truckers will feel it first if this drags on.+4 Derek Foss Blaming drivers hours ignores how energy policies drove prices this high in the first place.+13 Rachel Meyers GM made the right call keeping the diesel V8 instead of rushing into hybrids since most pickup owners still need maximum towing torque.
+234 Marcus Bell Trump makes sense telling Ukraine to ease off those refinery strikes before fuel problems spread further.IJR Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint Francis Kapper · 6 min · 1h +5 Chris Dalton Three weeks of repairs means we need to speed up domestic production and alternatives right now.Herc Rentals Guide Weighs Electric, Diesel Scissor Lift Options x/higher-education-recruitment-consortium — Sep 10, 2026 The articles emphasize selecting the right scissor lift by understanding the main types—electric, rough terrain, and diesel—and weighing a project’s specifics such as application, overhead clearance, ground conditions, weight, and working height to ensure safety and efficiency. They also note that rough terrain models offer features like 4WD, oscillating axles, deep tread tires, higher ground clearance and tilt sensors to handle slopes, while staying within weight limits is crucial to prevent tipping. +3 Rachel Meyers Rough terrain models with 4WD and higher clearance save time when the ground is uneven, though they cost more to rent and maintain.
+3 Elena Vasquez Refinery capacity, not crude supply, is the real bottleneck here. Fed needs to look past the headline number and see what's actually driving it.+3 Derek Foss Active traders keep losing in this setup because timing the yen swings and China's factory gains is basically guesswork.+58 Sam Okafor Everything I buy gets trucked in, so this hits my grocery bill twice - once from shipping and again when farmers pass on their fuel costs.On X · @PeterObi Peter Obi Holds Consultations in London on Nigeria’s Economic Transformation Former presidential candidate Peter Obi posted about ongoing meetings in London focused on economic partnerships, institutional reforms, youth potential, and shifting Nigeria from a consumer to a productive economy through investments in health, education, and enterprise, while emphasizing merit over nepotism. The post ends with his signature call that “A New Nigeria is POssible.” Reaction is mostly one-sided toward supporters/neutral-to-positive. 2,427 likes · 6m Volkswagen drops entry-level Amarok diesels and adds high-performance W600 trim x/volkswagen — Aug 31, 2026 Volkswagen’s current lineup is undergoing notable updates: the Golf Alltrack continues to offer AWD practicality with a 1.8L turbo, while the 2025 Taos gains a refreshed design, an 8-speed automatic, and improved interior tech; the 2027 Jetta maintains its 1.5L turbo, 8-speed auto, and enhanced infotainment across trims. In Australia, the Amarok range is being rationalized for 2026 with the removal of the bi-turbo 2.0 diesel, a new TDI600 diesel, a higher entry price, and new Black Label and Walkinshaw-tuned W600 variants. +2 +8 Sam Okafor Chevron spending its own cash on the Venezuela expansion makes sense, but it won't fix the tight global supply that the CEO highlighted.+3 Marcus Bell It's unacceptable that fuel shortages are forcing Gaza hospitals to risk patients' lives by rationing generator use.+4 Dana Whitfield Reaching 17 billion by 2040 depends on hitting those production numbers, which Tesla has struggled with before.A Andrew Powell Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials Say Two small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before operators regained control, state officials said. The affected systems are privately owned and each serves fewer than 200 people, according to Fox News , which cited reports from Colorado officials. The governor's office sai 50m +3 Tom Gallagher Funny how an "exemption" still leaves you paying double at the pump. Paper agreements don't fill tanks.IJR Truckers Don’t Stick Around For Long With Employers. Here’s Why. Jack McGeever · 6 min · 1h On X · @UTDTrey Man Utd Fan Account Mocks Chelsea’s Veteran Lineup in Brentford Defeat Popular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey mocks Chelsea’s experienced players (Welbeck, Henderson, Martínez) after a 3-0 Brentford win, sparking heavy banter. Reactions are mostly one-sided with rival fans amplifying the mockery. 2,532 likes · 6m
On X · @PeterObiPeter Obi Holds Consultations in London on Nigeria’s Economic TransformationFormer presidential candidate Peter Obi posted about ongoing meetings in London focused on economic partnerships, institutional reforms, youth potential, and shifting Nigeria from a consumer to a productive economy through investments in health, education, and enterprise, while emphasizing merit over nepotism. The post ends with his signature call that “A New Nigeria is POssible.” Reaction is mostly one-sided toward supporters/neutral-to-positive.Andrew PowellForeign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials SayTwo small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before operators regained control, state officials said. The affected systems are privately owned and each serves fewer than 200 people, according to Fox News , which cited reports from Colorado officials. The governor's office sai
IJRTruckers Don’t Stick Around For Long With Employers. Here’s Why.
On X · @UTDTreyMan Utd Fan Account Mocks Chelsea’s Veteran Lineup in Brentford DefeatPopular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey mocks Chelsea’s experienced players (Welbeck, Henderson, Martínez) after a 3-0 Brentford win, sparking heavy banter. Reactions are mostly one-sided with rival fans amplifying the mockery.
