Truckers strike protesting high diesel prices

// added April 01, 2008 // 5 comments //
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smorrisey

http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/04/calls-for-truck.html

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says many of its members believe diesel prices at more than $4 a gallon is making it difficult for them to stay in business.

Truckers say they’re not benefiting from the rising costs of food and clothes that is blamed on diesel prices.

Members hope today’s strike might pressure President Bush to stabilize fuel prices by using the nation’s oil reserves. But many truckers still doubt the strike will be effective because trucking companies are not on board and there is no central coordination.
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5 comments // Truckers strike protesting high diesel prices

  • documenTerry
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      documenTerry  

    • What is with diesel costing more than gasoline anyway?
      Diesel is a by-product of making gasoline, and is a much less refined product ~cheaper to produce. It used to be cheaper than gas, as it should be.
      This fact along with the oil companies' record profits should have us all steaming mad!!!!

    • 1 year ago
  • 1Eco_Media
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      1Eco_Media  
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    • Anything that grows fast, thick and is sustainable might be regarded as a low cost feedstock.

      I like 20 Ft. stuff like this...

      Sorghum

      less hassle for now.

    • 1 year ago
  • superfinet
  • 1Eco_Media
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      1Eco_Media  

    • Everyone always forgets the TRUCKERS. BIG MISTAKE

      One of the many reasons liquid Bio Fuels matter.

      Try telling that to anyone who might want to LEAD this NATION.

    • 1 year ago
  • smorrisey

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