Diesel reserves have officially reached their lowest levels since 2008

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

⛽️ Diesel reserves have officially reached their lowest levels since 2008.

The Biden Administration is working to boost supplies after reports stated that reserves would run out in less than thirty days if they were not replenished. National Economic Council Director Brian Deese admitted that the reserve levels are dangerously low and that they are reviewing a variety of options to address the issue. Meanwhile, the East Coast braces for incoming diesel shortages if changes are not made in short order.

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