Farm fuel costs in the United States jumped in September, with USDA’s fuels price index up 14% from August and 54% from September 2025, All Ag News reports. Higher diesel, LP gas and gasoline prices drove the rise, making fuel one of the fastest-rising major farm inputs.
Other costs remain elevated. Feed was 11% above a year earlier and fertilizer 10% higher, despite slipping slightly from August. Machinery costs rose 2.6% from last year.
The effect goes beyond field work. Diesel costs run through harvest, livestock feeding, grain movement, custom work and freight, so they raise the cost of moving farm products through the supply chain.
The rise comes as federal officials move ahead with an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief effort, although payment formulas and eligibility details are still pending.
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Source: All Ag News
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