LODI, Calif. — As the war in Iran continues, rising fuel prices are being felt across California, with diesel costs putting pressure on the state’s agricultural industry.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of diesel reached a new high in California on Thursday. For farmers and truckers, that spike is more than just a hit at the pump — it could ripple.
“Every time that it goes up, there is definitely a major trickle-down effect for us,” said Brandon Sywassink, a farmer in Acampo…