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the problem with diesel in the USA is so many damn rigs on the highway. too much shipping of small loads in vehicles that get 5mpg -- 18 wheelers. trains are about 10 times more fuel efficient.
the convenience of mail order in the USA is our downfall. delivery trucks abound, and trucking companies are too plentiful. not to mention FedEx, UPS, etc shipping things overnight by Jet. ... no wonder we use so much crude oil.
a change in shipping choices by consumers (you and i) would alleviate the rising cost.
DONT do overnight shipping. it is by far the worst. purchase things from companies nearer to you than farther away. if you live in new jersey, buy things from the east coast instead of the west coast if possible.
how about avoiding products made in china? over 80% of goods in Walmart is made in china. look at the labels if you dont believe me. i would be curious to see how much fuel walmart trucks use in 1 year.
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