Fuel Prices Crush Farmers and Truckers | Durham News

Farmers in Wake County are reeling as diesel prices soar to record highs—$5.85 a gallon in North Carolina—crippling operations from irrigation to tilling. At Grasshopper Farms, Joshua Logan’s already tough season just got tougher, forcing him to raise crop prices to stay afloat. Truck drivers like Richard Jones are hit too, paying nearly $400 for a single load, passing costs down to consumers. With oil prices climbing past $100 amid Iran tensions and no relief expected until after the next election, farmers warn they may cut back post-harvest if prices keep climbing—and urge everyone to support local agriculture now more than ever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c201a3ac9464adf6