Diesel Distress: inventory shortage creating rapid price surge for diesel fuel

An inventory shortage is creating a rapid price surge for diesel fuel, adding to the list of record-high input costs for farmers.

Iowa State Extension Economist, Dr. Chad Hart spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on what is causing the price jump, how Pilot Travel Centers may play a factor, and what to expect in the coming months.

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