# National Retail Federation

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17**: Record Highs — AAA reports diesel prices reaching $5.04 per gallon.
- **2026-03-16**: Price Milestone — US diesel average hits the $5.00 per gallon mark.
- **2026-03-12**: Strait Closure — Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt.
- **2026-03-05**: Production Slowdown — Kuwait and Qatar reduce oil output due to regional instability.
- **2026-02-28**: War Outbreak — Conflict begins in Iran involving US and Israeli forces.
- **2026-02-21**: Industry Backlash — Major trade associations announce plans for a secondary wave of litigation against the new executive orders.
- **2026-02-20**: CBP Guidance — Customs and Border Protection issues emergency guidance to ports to continue collecting duties despite the ruling.
- **2026-02-19**: Executive Response — President Trump signs a new proclamation re-imposing the tariffs under a different legal framework.
- **2026-02-18**: Judicial Ruling — A federal court strikes down the latest round of expanded tariffs, citing a lack of statutory authority.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### US Diesel Surges Past $5 Threshold Amid Middle East Conflict
2026-03-18 02:33:25 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

US diesel prices have hit a three-year high of $5.04 per gallon following the outbreak of conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This rapid escalation threatens to drive up operational costs across shipping, agriculture, and construction, signaling a period of intense inflationary pressure for global supply chains.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/us-diesel-prices-top-5-dollars-iran-war-impact

### Tariff Ruling Countermoves Create Supply Chain Volatility and Legal Limbo
2026-02-21 08:54:44 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A judicial ruling challenging executive tariff authority has triggered aggressive countermoves by the Trump administration, creating a period of intense uncertainty for global supply chains. Logistics leaders are now forced to navigate a fragmented regulatory landscape as the executive branch seeks new legal avenues to maintain its protectionist trade agenda.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/trump-tariff-ruling-countermoves-logistics-impact

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