C&J Bus leader cites high costs, backs Cinde Warmington for NH governor

By: Ian Lenahan

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 832

Last Updated: 1 day, 2 hours ago

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PORTSMOUTH — C&J Bus Lines chief executive Jim Jalbert said Sept. 15 diesel costs have more than doubled in the past year as the Seacoast New Hampshire-based bus service has seen a decline in international traveler ridership to Logan Airport in Boston.

Last year, retail diesel costs sat around roughly $2.80 per gallon, but have since jumped to about $6.25 per gallon, though C&J purchases wholesale fuel for the year, according to Jalbert.

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