Economy‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US
Escalating conflict in the Middle East and Russia’s extended diesel export ban have pushed diesel prices in the UK and US up by about 10% in less than a week. Farmers face sharply higher costs for vehicles and machinery, with UK red diesel at about £1.10 a litre and US pump prices reaching a record $5.85 a gallon.
TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-04 09:00Original
‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US
Economy