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Record diesel prices squeeze Arizona farmers as Iran conflict drives up costs

An ASU expert discusses how increased diesel and gasoline prices are impacting various industries.

Isys Morrow

In this article published Sept. 28, 2026, on the Tucson Sentinel :

The headline is always oil, but the real story for the economy is diesel.

— Rajnish Mehra, E.N. Basha Sr. Arizona Heritage Chair and professor of economics

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