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Diesel prices have hit record highs just as US farmers begin corn and soybean harvests, adding financial strain to an already struggling agricultural sector that depends heavily on fuel for equipment. Truckers, including an Ohio-based company owner, report that overseas supply issues are driving costs that ripple through to consumer prices for nearly everything transported by truck. Separately, gasoline prices reached record highs for Labor Day, topping $4 per gallon nationally for the first time on that holiday, though still below the 2022 record. The rising fuel costs are affecting business owners, truck stop operators, and everyday Americans, who report frustration over the financial burden as harvest season and the broader economy face additional pressure from elevated energy costs.