Brent has exceeded $107 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate is hovering around $96. This price surge directly impacts production and transportation costs. For those working with heavy machinery or vehicle fleets, every liter of fuel hurts more in the monthly balance sheet. The upward trend shows no signs of slowing in the short term.
Technology to squeeze every drop of fuel ⛽
Fleet management systems and next-generation engines aim to reduce consumption. Electronic injection, variable turbochargers, and low-friction lubricants are common tools. Routes are also optimized with artificial intelligence software to avoid traffic jams and reduce idling. In the development sector, plug-in hybrid prototypes for industrial machinery are advancing, although their purchase price remains high for many companies.
DIY solution: putting gas in with an eyedropper 💧
Faced with these prices, some drivers have started looking at the fuel tank as if it were a work of art: it is only filled for special occasions. Rumor has it that gas stations are already selling fuel in homeopathic doses. While engineers search for alternatives, the rest of the world wonders if it will be time to fill up with gas using a credit card in installments. At least the car will run lighter.