Farmers are to receive a one-off $8 billion (approximately £6 billion) lifeline to help cover harvest fuel bills as average diesel prices hit roughly $6.32 (approximately £4.72) a gallon, President Donald Trump told supporters at a Kansas rally on Monday, citing figures from motoring group AAA.
Announcing the new Harvest Fuel Relief Program, Trump said the payments were intended 'in support to offset diesel costs during this harvest season' amid pressure from farm-state Republicans alarmed by surging fuel prices during the war with Iran.
