Skyrocketing diesel prices are draining trucking companies and could soon raise everyday costs, according to Spectrum News 1. Fuel now averages nearly $5.30 per gallon in New York, up about $1.50 in just a month.
Truckers say they’re spending tens of thousands weekly on fuel, forcing them to add surcharges or absorb losses. Some warn the increases will ripple through everything from deliveries to heating costs.
Drivers say prices spike quickly but fall slowly, adding to uncertainty. With diesel powering much of the economy, they warn consumers will soon feel the impact.
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