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Rising Diesel Prices Challenge El Paso's Trucking Industry Amid Global Conflict

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The ongoing conflict in Iran is causing diesel prices to surge, significantly impacting truck drivers in El Paso, where prices are nearing $5 per gallon. Trucking companies are facing tough decisions, with some drivers reporting they can only fill half their tanks, leading to reduced transport capacity. UTEP economics professor Tom Fullerton warns that these rising costs will hinder hiring and decrease economic activity in the region. As the situation evolves, truckers are forced to search for cheaper fuel options while managing the financial strain of increased operational costs.

Key Details: • Diesel prices in El Paso are approaching $5 per gallon. • Truck drivers report being able to fill only half their tanks due to high costs. • Economic activity in the borderland may decline as trucking companies struggle. • Continued conflict in Iran could lead to even higher fuel prices.

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