Diesel-powered transportation is taking a hit in a lot of places.

Passenger buses and a lot of tractor-trailers are stopping dead in their tracks because standard diesel will gel at a certain temperature. This is worse than being stuck in a blizzard, since no engine means no heat. So, these people have to be rescued.

In these Northern climes, we automatically switch to a winter-formulated diesel blend. In much of the US, that's probably not necessary in normal times.

I wonder what the effect of these transport disruptions will be on the just-in-time supply chains for food etc.


Edited by dougwalkabout (02/01/19 11:39 PM)