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How soaring diesel costs are impacting school bus routes

School buses are lined up in a storage lot, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Manchester, New Hampshire. (Charles Krupa/AP)
Charles Krupa/AP
School buses are lined up in a storage lot, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Manchester, New Hampshire. (Charles Krupa/AP)

The cost of diesel gas is nearing record highs as the war in Iran continues.

Host Peter O’Dowd hears what it means for school districts trying to budget for school bus transportation. He speaks with Trevor Greene, superintendent for Yakima School District in Yakima, Washington.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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