FUELING INFLATION Soaring price of diesel travels down supply chain to your wallet DANIEL DE VISÉ AND JENNIFER BORRESEN USA Today Oct 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 0 1 of 4 Diesel farming equipment is used to harvest tomatoes near Davis, Calif. A driver fills his semi with diesel at a truck stop in Dunnigan, Calif. A semi drives past a sign advertising the price of diesel Sept. 28 along Interstate 5 in Williams, Calif. FRED GREAVES PHOTOS, REUTERS JENNIFER BORRESEN, USA TODAY ILLUSTRATION / GETTY IMAGES Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DANIEL DE VISÉ AND JENNIFER BORRESEN USA Today BUSINESS| ECONOMYkAm|F49 @7 E96 p>6C:42? 64@?@>J CF?D @? 5:6D6=[ 7C@> EC24E@C EC2:=6CD E@ 56=:G6CJ ECF4<D E@ 72C> 4@>3:?6D]k^AmkAmw6C6VD 9@H E96 7F6=VD D<J\9:89 4@DED 6G6?EF2==J EC:4<=6 5@H? E@ E96 ?2E:@?VD DFA6C>2C<6ED 2?5 H2C69@FD6 DE@C6D[ AFD9:?8 FA AC:46D @? 2 H:56 C2?86 @7 8@@5D 2?5 D6CG:46D]k^AmkAmkDA2? 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Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets “His willingness to help remove financial obstacles for our cadets sends a strong message that their community believes in them."
When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans “We are making progress every day and are just as excited as you are to open our doors."
McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion The new elementary school that will replace both Marion and Eastfield schools will be constructed along U.S. 70 East near the Marion city limits.Â
Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating “This fundraiser is a chance for the community to rally around a local pillar that has meant so much to so many people."
McDowell County commissioners hear update on data center rules The update on data center rules was heard during Monday’s meeting of the commissioners which was held at Historic Carson House.
