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High Diesel Costs Squeeze Kansas City Trucking Margins Amid Local Employment Report

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 11
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Diesel costs have sharply increased for trucking businesses in Kansas City. A 360-mile round trip cost about $90 in 2000 but now costs about $490. Diesel averaged $6.53 per gallon the week of September 28, nearly double the January average of $3.39. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 26,250 light- and heavy-truck drivers work in the Kansas City area, with an average salary of $61,850.

From kcur.org

Why it matters

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The sharp rise in fuel costs immediately affects the transportation and material moving industry in Kansas City. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides official employment and wage figures for the area, which informs economic indicators used by the FED.

From kcur.org

Who's involved

  • Kansas CityThe location where the trucking industry and local employment data are specific.
  • Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe agency that released the local employment and wage report.
  • FEDA business whose monetary policy decisions are structurally dependent on economic reports.

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  • FEDSpeculative

    The FED might adjust monetary policy decisions based on inflationary pressure from energy costs.

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