EPISODE · Jul 25, 2026 · 9 MIN
THE DIESEL FREIGHT TAX: Why $100 Crude Hits Your Grocery Bill Next!
from Wall Street Truthbombs Podcast · host Wall Street Truthbombs
Crude oil crossing $100 isn't just a gas pump story—it's a diesel story. Diesel fuels 97% of big-rig freight and powers refrigerated trucks across the country. Mark Malek breaks down how 60%+ fuel surcharges and energy shocks in the Red Sea create a 3-to-6 month pipeline lag before hitting your supermarket receipt.CHAPTERS & TOPICS:• Red Sea Shipping Shocks & $100 Brent Crude• Why Gasoline Is a Distraction & Diesel Is the Real Tax• The Fuel Surcharge (FSC) Contract Engine Explained• The Double Diesel Bill: Refrigerated Freight & Produce• Farm-to-Shelf: 4 Diesel Touchpoints Before the Store• Producer Price Index (PPI) Data & The 3-to-6 Month Lag• Food Inflation 2.0 & Your Budget Action Plan• Your Daily Wall Street TruthbombWhile mainstream coverage focuses on passenger gas prices, the real inflation engine is quietly building inside the trucking supply chain. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Mark Malek exposes how diesel price spikes pass directly from farm machinery and refrigerated transport into supermarket shelf prices, and why energy-driven freight surcharges hit your weekly food budget months after crude oil spikes.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wstruthbombs?sub_confirmation=1Substack: https://substack.com/@wstruthbombsX: https://x.com/WSTruthBombsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wstruthbombsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wstruthbombs.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wstruthbombsTruthbombs videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Mark Malek or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. These videos do not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners and viewers should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.Support the show
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Crude oil crossing $100 isn't just a gas pump story—it's a diesel story. Diesel fuels 97% of big-rig freight and powers refrigerated trucks across the country. Mark Malek breaks down how 60%+ fuel surcharges and energy shocks in the Red Sea create a 3-to-6 month pipeline lag before hitting your supermarket receipt. CHAPTERS & TOPICS: • Red Sea Shipping Shocks & $100 Brent Crude • Why Gasoline Is a Distraction & Diesel Is the Real Tax • The Fuel Surcharge (FSC) Contract Engine Exp...
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