Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
California is home to the busiest containership ports in the country. Many of the goods that enter through those ports must travel hundreds or even thousands of miles before they reach distribution centers, meaning a portion of the supply chain pays California diesel prices-the most expensive in the U.S. CNBC’s Pippa Stevens breaks down what that means for consumers.
Reporter: Pippa Stevens
Produced and Edited by: Macklin Fishman
Animation: Emily Park, Jason Reginato
Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin
Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson
Additional Footage: Getty Images
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How High Diesel Prices Are Creating A Hidden Tax For Consumers
California is home to the busiest containership ports in the country. Many of the goods that enter through those ports must travel hundreds or even thousands of miles before they reach distribution centers, meaning a portion of the supply chain pays California diesel prices-the most expensive in the U.S. CNBC’s Pippa Stevens breaks down what that means for consumers.
Reporter: Pippa Stevens
Produced and Edited by: Macklin Fishman
Animation: Emily Park, Jason Reginato
Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin
Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson
Additional Footage: Getty Images
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How High Diesel Prices Are Creating A Hidden Tax For Consumers
