economy United States
Rising diesel prices increase costs for American farmers
1,000USD
John Boyd Jr. paid roughly $1,000 to fill his tractor.
Virginia farmer John Boyd Jr. says diesel costing about $7 per gallon is adding financial pressure during corn harvest. AAA puts the national diesel average above $6.51 per gallon.
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- 1,000USD
John Boyd Jr. paid roughly $1,000 to fill his tractor.
“The bill was roughly $1,000.”
- 7USD/gallon
AllegedJohn Boyd Jr. said diesel was costing him about $7 per gallon.
“he says, diesel is costing him about $7 a gallon”
- 6.51USD/gallon
The national average diesel price exceeded $6.51 per gallon.
“The national average for diesel has climbed to more than $6.51 a gallon”