World · 4 September 2026
US diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon on Friday
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US diesel prices hit a new all-time high, surpassing the previous record set after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Increased conflict between the US and Iran, along with Russia prolonging its diesel export ban, are causing crude oil and market prices to rise. The average price for US diesel was $3.71 a gallon a year ago.
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