Fuel Cost Concerns During Back to School Season
It’s back-to-school season, and school districts across the country are still feeling financial pressure from high fuel costs. After a painful spring where diesel prices skyrocketed to more than $6.00 per gallon in some regions, many districts are grappling with how to keep budgets on track in the new school year.
Yet, not all districts are feeling that strain. Those are the thousands of districts that operate propane school buses. They are entering the year with greater budget stability than ever.
Propane autogas is historically 40 to 50% lower per gallon than diesel and gasoline because it’s a recycled material made in America. As of this summer, propane autogas costs even less per gallon compared with diesel — 71% — and it’s saving districts hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Here’s some recent news coverage about school districts that are saving big because of their clean, reliable propane buses.
Georgia
- WSB-TV (Atlanta Public Schools)
- The Champion (DeKalb County School District)
- WANF-TV (Marietta City Schools)
Pennsylvania
Virginia
With lower fuel prices and less maintenance downtime, propane autogas allows buses to stay on the road and serve more students — giving school leaders, parents and students greater peace of mind.
Welcome back to school!
Chelsea Uphaus
Director of Marketing
ROUSH CleanTech
