‘Food Supply Chain Is Breaking’: Panic Buying Begins, Fuel Rationing and Water Restrictions Imposed

Spring has sprung, which means seeds that were planted in late winter are starting to germinate. They’re hungry and will only grow to their full nutritional potential if they’re well fed. But that, apparently, isn’t happening, as fertilizer supplies are interrupted by yet another pointless Middle East war. The result? Global food shortages that might …

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The panic buying of fuel is spreading everywhere quickly across Asia right now. Russia has agreed to further increase crude ​oil sales to India

🚨🇹🇭 Meanwhile in Thailand The panic buying a fuel is spreading everywhere quickly across Asia right now. pic.twitter.com/rT3Jy6Ynfn — Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) March 27, 2026 BREAKING: Russia has agreed to further increase crude ​oil sales to India, now set to double from January's levels to 40%+ of India's total imports, per Reuters. Just 2 months …

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Global supply chain stress builds across fertilizer, oil, and fuel systems

Originally published on my Substack. Fertilizer is getting stuck in transit, with shipments piling up on the wrong side of the Strait of Hormuz and plants in India, Algeria, and Slovakia shutting down or slowing while China restricts exports. Australian wheat farmers are planting less. U.S. corn and soy farmers are asking President Trump for …

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Markets were not made for president’s never-ending ping-pong… Trump’s Iran war will fuel a surge in US inflation to 4.2% this year, the highest in the G7.

The war in Iran is, for markets, a hot mess. It’s on, it’s off, it’s getting better, it’s getting worse and pretty much every asset class on the planet is getting bashed around with every new headline like a ping-pong game from hell. Some of this is frankly too exhausting and ultimately too pointless to …

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Lockdown 2.0: The IEA Has Released 10 Guidelines To Help The Public Prepare For The Coming Fuel Shortages And “Energy Lockdowns”

by Michael Are we really going to go through this again? It appears that the Iranians are absolutely determined to keep traffic through the Strait of Hormuz paralyzed until they get what they want. In order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an absolutely massive military operation would be required, and perhaps we will see …

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Australia has run out of fuel.

Hundreds of service stations across Australia have run out of fuel, with the federal government inking a deal with Singapore, one of the country’s biggest sources of refined petroleum, to keep supplies of diesel and petrol flowing. Concerns are now broadening to supplies of fertiliser and other chemicals, heaping more pressure on the Albanese government’s …

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USPS imposes 8% fuel surcharge for first time ever

The U.S. Postal Service will charge an 8% fee on all package shipments to offset rising fuel costs from Trump's Iran war. This is the first time USPS has ever imposed fees for fuel costs. pic.twitter.com/e5AVQsUsaB — FactPost (@factpostnews) March 25, 2026 The @USPS is planning to levy an 8% surcharge on all package deliveries …

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Iran tightens control over Strait of Hormuz, ship approvals now reportedly handled by IRGC. Asia’s energy crisis is intensifying. Philippines has 45 days of fuel left.

BREAKING: Iran has “tightened control” over the Strait of Hormuz and is now demanding detailed crew, cargo, and voyage information from ships seeking safe passage. Details include: 1. Approvals for ships seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz are being handled by the IRGC 2. Tolls to pass through have hit $2 million, mainly …

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Iranian missiles sow panic and destruction in Israeli towns, Slovenia limits fuel purchases with pumps running dry, and Alexander Stubb warns the West has split and must face reality

Iranian Missiles Sow Panic, Destruction In Israeli Towns Sheltering from an Iranian missile attack on his town in southern Israel on Saturday, 17-year-old Ido Franky heard “terrifying” blasts like nothing he had experienced before. An Iranian missile hit Franky’s town of Arad, hours after another struck Dimona — home to a nuclear facility — wounding …

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Minister insists UK CAN stop Iranian missiles despite alarm over lack of defences… and no need for fuel rationing ‘as it stands’

Please don't panic! Minister insists UK CAN stop Iranian missiles despite alarm over lack of defences… and no need for fuel rationing 'as it stands' https://t.co/ju0DVCSzXU — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 22, 2026 A Cabinet minister tried to cool alarm about Iran’s ability to hit the UK with long-range missiles today. Steve Reed insisted the …

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Fed signals possible rate hike while inflation remains above target and airlines cut flights under rising fuel costs. Recession is guaranteed if crude oil hits this price.

March 20 (Reuters) – United Airlines (UAL) CEO Scott ‌Kirby said on ‌Friday the airline will cancel ​about 5% of this year’s planned flights in the short ‌term, as ⁠jet fuel prices surge due to ⁠the Middle East conflict. “If prices stayed ​at this ​level, ​it would mean ‌an extra $11 billion in annual expense …

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Scandinavian Airlines, airBaltic and others cancel flights to Middle East hubs as soaring jet fuel prices and war in the region bring European air travel to a standstill.

Another major airline is cancelling 1,000 flights due to soaring gas prices https://t.co/3pa1tZTcUu pic.twitter.com/nJYIz1Gors — New York Post (@nypost) March 18, 2026 A major airline is canceling flights due to soaring fuel prices. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) said it will be canceling 1,000 flights in April due to the rising oil and jet fuel prices amid …

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Russian fuel shipments en route to Cuba amid blackouts, first fuel deliveries in three months to Cuba scheduled

🇨🇺 Ships carrying Russian fuel are heading to Cuba Tankers with gas and oil are expected to reach the island on March 23 and April 4, according to shipping data cited by the Financial Times. One vessel transporting gas sails under a Hong Kong flag, while the oil tanker flies a… pic.twitter.com/id8fhDdB1l — Visegrád 24 …

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WILD: American Airlines jumps 5.2%, eyeing biggest gain in a month. Jet fuel spikes 50% during Iran war, airlines still promise growth.

Absolutely wild when you consider that the cost of jet fuel has risen 50% since the Iran conflict began. They are claiming they see 10% revenue growth on strong demand, yet make no mention of the potential impact that increased fuel costs will have on these projections, only… https://t.co/ic90JUwjnw — Michael Bento (@MichaelPBento) March 17, …

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After deploying Sec. MARCO RUBIO, President Trump reveals Cuba is NEXT — and something big is about to happen! Trump is starving Cuba right now. Using a fuel blockade to soften them up ahead of invasion?

🚨 After deploying Sec. MARCO RUBIO, President Trump reveals Cuba is NEXT — and something big is about to happen! "Pretty soon, we will either make a deal, or do WHATEVER we have to do!" "A lot of people vote for Trump from Cuba, that were violently and viciously thrown out.… pic.twitter.com/mLPotOGPZh — Eric Daugherty …

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China orders immediate BAN on refined fuel exports – and it is Australia’s biggest supplier of jet fuel

China orders immediate BAN on refined fuel exports – and it is Australia's biggest supplier of jet fuel https://t.co/BxEHkOTgep — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 13, 2026 China, Australia’s largest supplier of aviation fuel, has ordered refineries to halt oil exports in a move that could put further pressure on airfares, and increase concern about future …

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NOBODY KNOWS HOW F**KED THE GLOBAL FUEL SITUATION ACTUALLY IS RIGHT NOW.

– 🇻🇳 Vietnam told people to WORK FROM HOME because they’re running out of fuel – 🇧🇩 Bangladesh started fuel RATIONING – limits on how much you can pump per vehicle – 🇮🇳 Asia-wide petrol prices surging – traders can’t even find alternative supply – ✈️ Thousands of flights CANCELLED — airlines rerouting everything, carrying …

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Israel said forget the plan and torched 30 Iranian fuel depots. If Trump doesn’t taco this week then it all but confirms that Israel has seized control of our government

🇮🇱 🇮🇷 Israel said forget the plan and torched 30 Iranian fuel depots The U.S. found out mid strike, basically. Their official response to Israel? “WTF.” Yeah, literally “WTF.” America is worried hitting civilian infrastructure just makes Iranians angrier and rally behind the… https://t.co/QuWRT4Zf3P pic.twitter.com/C3KWHNQ1vG — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 8, 2026 If Trump doesn’t …

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Conflicting White House narratives fuel fury over Iran war origins

Trump responds to outrage Israel pushed US into war with Iran amid furious backlash from his conservative base https://t.co/ViWAYTmJy4 — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 3, 2026 Donald Trump strongly denied that Israel pushed the US into war with Iran, saying that he actually ‘may have forced’ their hand, following fury from his MAGA base. During …

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Israel has “inadvertently”helped fuel violence in Mexico. They also provided military training to South American cartels.

Israel has “inadvertently”helped fuel violence in Mexico byu/zosachive_ inconspiracy Yair Klein (Hebrew: יאיר קליין; also known as Jair Klein) is a former lieutenant colonel in the Israeli army, who established a private mercenary company called Spearhead Ltd. Through Spearhead Ltd, Klein provided arms and training to armed forces in South America, Lebanon, and Sierra Leone.[2][3] …

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California fuel in short supply

Hence the high fuel prices in California. Closing California refineries. Lack of fuel pipelines. Lack of fuel storage. This leaves movement of massive fuel supplies by Jones Act tankers, which are also in short supply. California’s anti-carbon stance is coming home to roost. h/t JustmeTX

NASA delays Artemis II after fuel seal failures trigger critical safety alarm

NASA delays Artemis II after fuel seal failures trigger critical safety alarm https://t.co/or9wgwdZFo — Mary Jane Anderson (@MaryJan28337231) February 16, 2026 NASA’s Artemis II mission, intended to carry astronauts around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo era, has been delayed after a liquid hydrogen leak forced an automatic halt during a critical …

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Mexico halts oil exports to Cuba after U.S. pressure, Sheinbaum calls it very unjust and warns hospitals and schools lack fuel. Russia vows ‘all possible assistance’ to Cuba

Mexico confirms oil shipments to Cuba are currently stopped under US pressure — but President Sheinbaum says Mexico is taking "all diplomatic actions" to resume them "It is very unjust. You cannot strangle a people like this. They don't have fuel for hospitals, for schools." pic.twitter.com/oGZzDjhxOs — COMBATE |🇵🇷 (@upholdreality) February 9, 2026 Russia warned …

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Cuba warns airlines that it will run out of fuel for planes within 24 hours

Havana. — The energy crisis in Cuba has reached a critical level that is now directly affecting civil aviation. An official aeronautical notice (NOTAM) from José Martí International Airport in Havana confirms that the terminal is out of Jet A-1 fuel, which is standardly used by commercial aircraft. The NOTAM, identified as A0356/26 and classified as …

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