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'Killing our budget': Record diesel prices impact consumers, local hunger relief efforts
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· September 15, 2026
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Key points The high prices are affecting budgets, with some describing the situation as "killing our budget". Record diesel prices are having a significant impact on consumers and hunger relief efforts.
Record diesel prices are having a significant impact on consumers and hunger relief efforts. The high prices are affecting budgets, with some describing the situation as "killing our budget".
Further information on the effects of record diesel prices can be found through WPEC.
Details on the specific impacts and how organizations are coping with the increased costs are available from the same source.
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