# Record US diesel prices squeeze farmers; food prices may rise

https://mins.news/en/item/64232

- Reuters, 2026-09-18 12:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/record-us-diesel-prices-squeeze-farmers-food-prices-may-rise-2026-09-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aad337ffbc2160001c2c240

> Record diesel prices in the United States are squeezing farmers and could push food prices higher. In northeast Missouri, corn, soybean and cattle farmer Addie Yoder uses two combines, three semi-trucks and several tractors to harvest and transport crops from mid-September through late October.

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