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Tom Ackers
@tomackers.bsky.social

Nice thread, and spot on from @terevaden.net On Trump & the diesel squeeze: “The US President demands that Ukraine stop attacking refineries while trying to buy diesel from Russia.” In so doing, the US, “helps Russia and adds money to its coffers." bsky.app/profile/tere...

Tere Vadén@terevaden.net

Tää kuvahan on väärinpäin -- ikään kuin jenkkisuunnitelma haittais (ottais pois) dieseliä venäjän sotakoneesta -- tosiasiassahan se auttaa Venäjää, lisää rahaa kassaan /10

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Tom Ackers
@tomackers.bsky.social

"Diesel is crucial because it powers heavy machinery—meaning a huge portion of logistics relies on it. Agriculture faces a double squeeze: both farm machinery and logistics rely on diesel. This puts inflationary pressure on food prices."

Tom Ackers
@tomackers.bsky.social

"And what does it tell us that heavy transport in China has recently been electrifying at a rapid pace? Are they just getting incredibly lucky all the time?"