America’s long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel
- Posted on March 28, 2026
- By CNN
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America’s long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel

Diesel, the largest day-to-day expense in trucking, has jumped in price since the start of the Iran war. That’s hurting the trucking industry, particularly small fleet owners.