Event Brief
Oct 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM ET
Diesel costs squeeze East Tennessee loggers
By The BriefBrief
East Tennessee loggers are facing mounting economic pressure as diesel prices remain high. Oak Ridge Hardwoods, a 49-year-old business, says diesel accounts for more than 70% of the cost of getting logs from the woods to the mill, leaving already tight margins under strain.
WHO: East Tennessee loggers, including Oak Ridge Hardwoods
WHAT: High diesel prices are putting economic pressure on loggers.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM ET
WHERE: Anderson County, Tennessee
WHY: Loggers are facing pressure because diesel makes up more than 70% of the cost of moving logs from the woods to the mill, according to Oak Ridge Hardwoods.
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