Dear Caden Perry @journalsentinel: How is it you can write an article about 'nightmare' diesel fuel prices squeezing farmers without mentioning Donald Trump and the Iran War? Best, Retiring Guy

 

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Headline:  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9/21/2026

Caden does mention the Strait of Hormuz.  Once.  

National averages have been pushed upward for more geopolitical reasons. The Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed, Houthi forces threatened to close some Red Sea shipping lanes and Ukraine has renewed targets against Russian oil facilities.

Online, "geopolitical reasons" is linked to this article:

Yeah, this GasBuddy!

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