How rising jet fuel prices are driving up the cost of fighting wildfires
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 03:00 UTC
- Sources: NPR News
The increasing cost of jet fuel has led to a rise in the cost of fighting wildfires. The high prices have been attributed to the Iran war, which has affected global fuel markets.
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