The David Lin Report · Friday, September 4, 2026
Professor Hanke highlighted that diesel prices have risen by 50% since the war with Iran began, impacting truckers and farmers. He also noted that fertilizer prices have significantly increased, contributing to potential Republican losses in the midterm elections in states like Iowa.
“Yeah, yeah, diesel prices have gone up about 50% since the war started. And and by the way, hitting, hitting truckers. You you ask a trucker whether they like this or not. Or you ask a farmer. Farms run on diesel.”
“And and it's because of diesel and fertilizer. Fertilizer is shot up too. Fertilizer prices have gone up big time since the start of the war.”