Visualizing Key Economic Trends: From Fuel Reserves to Support for Ukraine


We've compiled a series of informative graphs and visuals that shed light on some crucial economic and societal trends. Let's take a glimpse at some of the key highlights: Fueling Concerns, Labor Strikes Impact, & Warehouse Woes.


Fuelish Reserves: Halved

The strategic petroleum reserve is now approximately half of the historical average of 33 days.

Graph displaying 17 days left in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

UAW Strikes: Driving Change

The impact of the UAW strikes is increasingly evident. Trucking contract load volumes are down by over 12%. According to Craig Fuller of Freight Waves, a drop of this magnitude has not been witnessed since the start of COVID-19.


Construction Crunch: Ware-nation Low

Warehouse construction starts have dropped to their lowest levels in 10 years – higher interest rates and weak demand are responsible.


Fluid Dynamics: Sip and Shift

Water consumption increases, soft drink consumption drops, and coffee stays constant.


USA's Auto Shift: SUVprise!

Since 2017, SUVs represent over half of all vehicles produced in the United States. Cars account for just under a third, and trucks about 15%.


EV-Korea: Charging Ahead

South Korea is out front in the EV infrastructure race.


Century Mark: Business in Haste

Fastest-growing business to reach 100 million users – in years.


State Sparks: EV Charging Counts

The number of EV Charging Stations by State.


Restock Roll: Retail Revival

Retailers are almost done destocking excess pandemic inventory. The spike in August trucking volume suggests retailers are returning to freight to obtain new goods.


Oil Spill: Global Bill

The crashing US oil supply is causing prices to rise around the world.


Parcel Par Excellence

Parcel carriers' performance has recovered to pre-COVID levels.


Small Business Debt's Upward Trend

Small business defaults appear to be accelerating.

Graph displaying the cumulative number of small business bankruptcies each year.

Ukraine Aid: Support Slides, Survives

Public support for military assistance to Ukraine has fallen, but a majority still supports it.


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