Why is Fuel So Expensive?

Why is fuel so expensive? Consumers have been feeling the pain at the pump for a while, and now large companies like Amazon and Walmart are adding fuel surcharges to cover their costs. If they can’t negotiate their way out of high rates, the rest of us have very little hope of being able to do so.

In this week’s Dial P audio podcast, Kelly Barner digs into the oil supply chain, considering:

  • What the margins, investments, and risks are like at each tier of production
  • The impact sanctions against Russia and Iraq are having on gas prices
  • Strategies for procurement and supply chain professionals trying to contain their commercial and personal fuel costs