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US diesel prices hit record $6.05 a gallon, raising consumer costs

US diesel prices hit record $6.05 a gallon, raising consumer costs

America's national average for diesel reached a record $6.05 a gallon on Thursday, a 60% jump in a year. The surge is due to the ongoing war in Iran crimping global oil supply and a squeeze on refining capacity in the Middle East and Russia. Experts say higher transport costs for businesses will likely mean higher prices for shoppers, especially for fresh food.

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