Difference between revisions of "Diesel"
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In June 2022, news reports indicated that the [[United States]] had only 8 weeks supply of diesel fuel remaining.<ref>https://www.newstarget.com/2022-06-22-red-alert-entire-us-supply-of-diesel-engine-oil-wiped-out.html</ref> | In June 2022, news reports indicated that the [[United States]] had only 8 weeks supply of diesel fuel remaining.<ref>https://www.newstarget.com/2022-06-22-red-alert-entire-us-supply-of-diesel-engine-oil-wiped-out.html</ref> | ||
| − | In late June 2026 it was reported that the United States had only 13-18 days supply of diesel remaining.<ref>https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/supply/weekly/</ref> A tanker from a replacement [[crude oil]] source takes longer than 13 days to arrive. A refinery turnaround takes longer than 13 days to complete. The 13-day figure is a national average, which means some regions have more and some have less. The Southeast is particularly exposed, being heavily dependent on the [[Colonial Pipeline]], which is itself a single point of failure that demonstrated its criticality when it was shut down for six days in 2021. | + | In late June 2026 it was reported that the United States had only 13-18 days supply of diesel remaining.<ref>https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/supply/weekly/</ref> A tanker from a replacement [[crude oil]] source takes longer than 13 days to arrive. A refinery turnaround takes longer than 13 days to complete. The 13-day figure is a national average, which means some regions have more and some have less. The Southeast is particularly exposed, being heavily dependent on the [[Colonial Pipeline]], which is itself a single point of failure that demonstrated its criticality when it was shut down for six days in 2021.<ref>https://netsecgroup.io/guides/colonial-pipeline-darkside-ransomware</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:43, June 26, 2026
Diesel is a type of fuel used in Diesel engines. It is heavier than regular unleaded gasoline and has a higher ignition point. Diesel is primarily derived from petroleum but is increasingly made from biological sources (biodiesel). Diesel engines are generally more fuel efficient and powerful than their unleaded gasoline counterparts, hence their use in military, construction, and heavy transportation equipment.
In June 2022, news reports indicated that the United States had only 8 weeks supply of diesel fuel remaining.[1]
In late June 2026 it was reported that the United States had only 13-18 days supply of diesel remaining.[2] A tanker from a replacement crude oil source takes longer than 13 days to arrive. A refinery turnaround takes longer than 13 days to complete. The 13-day figure is a national average, which means some regions have more and some have less. The Southeast is particularly exposed, being heavily dependent on the Colonial Pipeline, which is itself a single point of failure that demonstrated its criticality when it was shut down for six days in 2021.[3]