Texas declares diesel emergency as Iran war hits truckers’ wallets

One trucker has spent more than $60,000 on fuel since January. Families are struggling with groceries, rent and transport. Now Texas is rolling out emergency measures to ease the diesel squeeze.

RT’s Caleb Maupin reports on the state’s move to allow red-dyed diesel and heavier truck loads, the push to release strategic oil reserves, and the competing explanations for soaring fuel costs. Trump points to attacks on Russian refineries, while the report examines the collapse in fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.