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Midwest Fuel Costs Expected to Rise Due to Refinery Issues and Geopolitics

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What happened

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Patrick De Haan, an oil industry expert, warned of rising fuel costs in the Midwest region, specifically naming Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. He stated that wholesale gasoline was up nearly 15 cents per gallon and diesel was up nearly 27 cents per gallon. De Haan attributed the situation to a refinery issue in the Great Lakes.

From rawstory.com

Why it matters

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The price increases are linked to President Donald Trump's open-ended war in Iran, which caused the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping traffic. This geopolitical event has exacerbated high gas prices across the country.

From rawstory.com

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States, whose war in Iran is cited as a factor in the price spike.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • South DakotaSpeculative

    Agriculture in South Dakota might face increased input and transport costs.

  • PCL ConstructionSpeculative

    PCL Construction could face direct operational cost increases due to rising fuel costs for equipment.

  • Union Pacific RailroadSpeculative

    Union Pacific Railroad may experience direct operational cost increases due to rising diesel fuel costs.

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