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

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Published on August 27, 2026 • Originally reported by Willa Rubin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
School buses idle in front of a school in Manhattan

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.

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