The price of diesel is showing up in the price of almost everything

NPR | By Stephan Bisaha

Published September 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM EDT

Diesel has hit a record high. Stephan Bisaha visits an Alabama truck stop to talk with drivers and business owners about how high prices are changing what they spend and charge.

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