Diesel Prices Soar Ahead of US Harvest Season

Diesel prices in the US have reached record highs just as farmers prepare for the corn and soybean harvest. According to AAA, the national average price per gallon climbed from $5.85 on September 4th to $6.05 on Friday, a 60% increase since the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

Farmers are feeling the pinch as higher fuel costs add to their already expensive fertilizer, seed, and equipment expenses. 'Farmers say' the increased costs are squeezing their bottom lines. The high diesel prices come at a critical time for farmers who rely on the fuel for planting, harvesting, and transporting crops.