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Yakima Schools Plan $400,000 Savings Amid Diesel Costs

8/28/2026

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U.S. school districts confront diesel fuel costing $5.62 per gallon, $2 higher than a year earlier.
Jacob Kuper, Yakima School District’s assistant superintendent, forecasts a $130,000 cost increase.
Yakima district plans to consolidate routes, stagger bell times, and add riders to save $400,000-$500,000.
A May survey shows 40% of districts are consolidating routes and 20% limiting non-required trips.

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U.S. school districts confront diesel fuel costing $5.62 per gallon, $2 higher than a year earlier.
Jacob Kuper, Yakima School District’s assistant superintendent, forecasts a $130,000 cost increase.
Yakima district plans to consolidate routes, stagger bell times, and add riders to save $400,000-$500,000.
A May survey shows 40% of districts are consolidating routes and 20% limiting non-required trips.