School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel

NPR News Thursday 27 August 2026, 09:01 UTC By Willa Rubin 1 min read

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With the war in Iran driving up fuel prices, diesel is now nearly $5.60 a gallon, affecting school districts at the start of the year.(Image credit: Mario Tama)

With the war in Iran driving up fuel prices, diesel is now nearly $5.60 a gallon, affecting school districts at the start of the year.

(Image credit: Mario Tama)

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School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel

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