https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tennessee-school-busses-grind-to-a-halt-as-trump-policy-takes-holdContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tennessee-school-busses-grind-to-a-halt-as-trump-policy-takes-holdhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tennessee-school-busses-grind-to-a-halt-as-trump-policy-takes-hold#u84501Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:21:11 +0000National diesel prices have reached $6.51 a gallon due to the Iran war, causing operational disruptions for school districts across the United States. In Tennessee, school buses have stopped running as the state implements Trump policy. Other districts are struggling with record costs, including the Algoma School District, which added $11,000 to its fuel budget as diesel hit $6.61. Districts in West Des Moines and western Wisconsin are considering operational changes to manage the financial pressure, while Austin ISD reports soaring costs.Why it mattersRising energy costs directly impact stude