Iran War Sends Diesel Prices Soaring, Costing U.S. Farmers Additional $1.4 Billion

A new report finds President Trump’s war against Iran has forced U.S. farmers to spend an additional $1.4 billion on diesel fuel compared to one year ago — an increase of more than 60%. On Thursday, the price of oil passed $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire and as Yemen’s Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea following their announcement of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. www.democracynow.org