economy
March 13, 2026
Business owner says rapidly rising price of diesel "is a shock to our whole system"
As gas prices increase, AAA says the cost of diesel is rising even faster. Diesel powers trucks, planes, trains and farm equipment. One business owner said if the spike continues, they may have to pass on some of the cost to the consumer. Skyler Henry reports.
TL;DR
- AAA reports that diesel prices are rising faster than gas prices.
- Diesel is a crucial fuel for trucks, planes, trains, and farm equipment.
- A business owner indicated that sustained price increases might lead to passing costs to consumers.
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