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His Business Was Tough. Diesel Prices Made It Impossible.

NYT Business Tuesday 03 November 2026, 10:02 UTC By Kurtis Lee and Mark Abramson 1 min read
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For small trucking firms operating with little margin for error, high fuel costs can make the difference between survival and bankruptcy.

For small trucking firms operating with little margin for error, high fuel costs can make the difference between survival and bankruptcy.
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