According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price of regular petrol stood at $4.2953 per gallon, while diesel averaged $6.3187. In Kansas, regular petrol averaged $3.9783 per gallon and diesel cost $6.0722. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
\n\nUS President Donald Trump has announced an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Programme to support American farmers facing rising diesel prices and higher agricultural production costs ahead of the harvest season.
\n\nTrump unveiled the programme during a campaign rally in Kansas on Monday, crediting Republican Senator Roger Marshall for pushing the initiative. The president was in the state to campaign for Marshall, who is facing Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton in the November midterm elections.
\n\nThe announcement comes as affordability concerns weigh on American households and businesses, with farmers warning that rising fuel costs are adding to financial pressures.
\n\nAccording to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price of regular petrol stood at $4.2953 per gallon, while diesel averaged $6.3187. In Kansas, regular petrol averaged $3.9783 per gallon and diesel cost $6.0722.
\n\nJohn Boyd, founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association, previously told Newsweek that farmers “just can’t survive” amid high fuel prices and other financial pressures.
\n\nHow…
Original source: https://www.timesnownews.com/world
