# US rail fuel surcharges on grain hit record highs, squeezing farmers during harvest season

https://mins.news/en/item/57742

- Reuters, 2026-09-14 13:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/us-rail-fuel-surcharges-grain-hit-record-highs-squeezing-farmers-harvest-season-2026-09-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa7f93f42d5dc00014706a4

> Fuel surcharges on U.S. grain shipments by rail have more than doubled from a year ago, spreading across the farm belt and increasing transport costs. Farmers are also dealing with higher production expenses, adding to the pressure during harvest season.

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