Diesel prices are squeezing America's schools, farms, and small businesses.

The cost of diesel fuel has climbed sharply this year, straining budgets across the United States. Schools, farms, and small businesses are among the hardest hit. Diesel powers the trucks, tractors, and buses these groups depend on every day. When the price of diesel rises, so do their operating costs. Many of these organizations cannot easily pass those costs on to others. As a result, they are forced to cut spending elsewhere or absorb the losses. The surge in diesel prices is not just a national statistic. It is a financial burden felt in local communities across the country.