Diesel Prices Hit A Record As Global Fuel Supplies Stay Tight
Diesel prices in the United States have reached record levels. The price increases are linked to ongoing disruptions in global fuel supplies caused by a war involving Iran. Refinery issues are also contributing to the fuel shortage. As of early September 2026, diesel prices remain at these historic highs.
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5 developments- Sep 2U.S. Diesel Prices Close In on April War Peak
- Sep 3Diesel is hitting its highest price since 2022 as oil keeps climbing
- Sep 4US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 on average as the Iran war disrupts the flow of fuel
- Sep 4Diesel prices hit record high
- Sep 6Only center coverage:Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in U.S. thanks to Iran War, refinery issues
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Quiet for 23 daysLast development · Sep 6 — Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in U.S. thanks to Iran War, refinery issues
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6 viewpointsDiesel’s record $5.85 per gallon price threatens higher grocery bills, with refrigerated foods among the first to feel the squeeze
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