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'Science fiction': Transport companies — the backbone of economy — are sounding alarm on fuel prices

Reported by CNBC Economy · Published 17 Sep 2026, 1:50 AM MYT (18 min ago)

Prices for diesel, the fuel type used to power trucks and trains, came in at an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.

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'Science fiction': Transport companies — the backbone of economy — are sounding alarm on fuel prices

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