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As diesel prices hit a record high, truckers and businesses feel the squeeze

WBUR
Published September 8, 2026 at 11:08 AM CDT

Diesel has hit a record high.

NPR’s 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.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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