The cost of diesel prices have further strained US school district budgets, which were already tightened by the conflict in Iran. These crucial cost increases have made it much more expensive to bus students and run backup generators- a financial shock that officials warn is affordable over the long term.

Given the current situation, school districts from Yakima, Washington to Waco are liquidating emergency funding reserves to keep buses running. The soaring prices have left adverse effects on economies........

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