If you thought gasoline was expensive, that’s nothing compared to diesel. Here in Louisiana, diesel is now averaging more than six dollars a gallon. Even though most of you likely do not drive a vehicle that runs on diesel fuel, that high cost of diesel will be passed on in the form of higher prices on groceries and other goods. In an effort to get diesel prices under control, Governor Landry is calling for a 90-day pause on diesel exports. In an interview with CNBC, Landry blames Washington for allowing diesel prices to spiral out of control.
However, not everyone is on board with Landry’s idea. The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association says with pipelines for domestic diesel transportation already at maximum capacity, halting exports of diesel would only force refineries to reduce production, which would decrease the production of gasoline.
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says President Trump’s nominee to head the FDA, Dr. Heidi Overton, should learn about the state’s seafood industry as part of her confirmation process. Nungesser expressed that sentiment in a letter to Senator Bill Cassidy, saying tariffs on shrimp imports is a good start, but it’s only a starting point.
A couple of key players suffered significant injuries in LSU’s loss to Ole Miss Saturday night. Tight end Trey’Dez Green and defensive back Dashawn Spears each suffered knee injuries. Spears will reportedly miss the season with a torn ACL, while Green’s mother says he will miss some time. Coach Lane Kiffin says the injuries are not ideal.