Rising diesel costs are creating financial strain for school districts as they prepare for the new academic year, with prices nearly doubling compared to last year. Since the vast majority of the nation’s school buses rely on diesel fuel, districts are grappling with how to absorb the increased expenses without cutting services or raising costs elsewhere. The challenge highlights the broader economic pressures on education budgets as fuel prices remain elevated. The situation raises questions about how schools will balance transportation needs with tight financial constraints.
The price of a gallon of diesel is up nearly $2 compared with this time last year. That is meaningful for schools, considering that around 90% of the United States' 480,000 school buses run on diesel. The post School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel appeared first on District Administration.
