Discover why diesel fuel is so expensive and so scarce, and how the U.S. and global markets can respond to the diesel crisis. Robert Rapier joins Mike. SHOW NOTES: 00:58: Why Is There A Shortage Of Diesel Fuel? 4:14: How Much Diesel Does The U.S. Produce? 4:54: How Is Diesel Different From Other Fossil Fuels? 5:59: Why Are American Refineries Limited In Their Production Of Diesel? 7:15: How Are Government Policies Driving Up The Price Of Diesel? 11:18: How Are Government Energy Policies Increasing Risk In Energy Markets? 12:36: How Is Government Energy Policy Deterring Colleges From Teaching Petroleum Engineering? 13:43: How Can The U.S. End The Diesel Shortage?