Diesel prices soar as U.S. farmers preparing for harvest continue to feel squeezed

KCUR | By Frank Morris

Published September 7, 2026 at 6:42 AM EDT

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Diesel prices have spiked just in time for corn and soybean harvests. Farmers need the fuel to bring in the crops, and many were already hurting, but there are factors offsetting this latest setback.