Surging Diesel Prices Squeeze Maine Truckers and Loggers, as Iran War Drags On

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The trucking industry issued a strong, direct statement, reminiscent of their historical approach when confronting center-left governments. This time, they claim to be gathered in response to a “catastrophic situation of force majeure, created by the fuel price hikes,” and they are pointing the finger at both the government and the freight companies. The first blow comes with figures intended to illustrate the scale of the problem. According to …