US rail fuel surcharges hit record highs for grain
Railroad fuel surcharges on US grain shipments have more than doubled over the past year, raising transportation costs for farmers. The rising fees coincide with the start of the corn and soybean harvests as diesel prices climb.
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Railroad fuel surcharges on United States grain shipments doubled over the past year, climbing to 48 cents per mile in September. The surge squeezes farmers during harvest season as production costs rise.
