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Diesel Prices Surge Across Missouri | Joplin News
Gas prices are surging, with Missouri’s diesel hitting a record $5.96 a gallon — still one of the few states where gas stays under $4. This isn’t just a driver’s headache; it’s crippling the trucking industry, pushing up costs for everything from Amazon deliveries to iPhones. Independent drivers are especially hard hit, facing fuel costs as high as $7 a gallon in cities like Chicago, while companies scramble to raise rates amid driver shortages and rising expenses. Even EV owners feel the pinch — because when fuel gets expensive, everything gets more expensive. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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