Within a single month, the price of diesel fuel for trucks in the United States has surged by over 40%. This rapid and substantial increase underscores the growing vulnerability of the American economy to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the looming threat of a significant oil shock.
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people