‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US
by Joanna Partridge and Alex Daniel from US news | The Guardian on (#785MJ)
Intensification of Middle East conflict and ongoing Russian export ban sees diesel prices rise 10% in less than a week
Farmers are facing an astronomical" jump in the price of fuel needed to operate their vehicles and machinery after a surge in diesel costs in the UK and US.
Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has driven up the price of crude oil, while last week Russia extended a ban on diesel exports, further pushing up market prices.
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