Pain at the pump: diesel prices hit record high in the tri-state
Diesel prices in the United States have reached record highs, exceeding $6 per gallon as of mid-September 2026, while regular gasoline averages around $4.31 to $4.37 per gallon, with some states paying over $5. The price increases coincide with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Farmers harvesting crops have been particularly affected by the high diesel costs, which threatens their ability to operate. The situation reflects broader challenges in global oil supply and domestic fuel markets.
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5 developments- Sep 14Only lean-left coverage:National gas prices hit $4.31 a gallon with multiple states paying over $5
- Sep 15How $6-a-gallon diesel is raising prices on food, clothing and furniture
- Sep 15Only center coverage:Farmers Slam Trump Over Record Diesel Prices: 'We Can't Survive'
- Sep 17Record diesel prices hit North Dakota farmers at the wrong time
- Sep 18Only center coverage:Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war
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Quiet for 11 daysLast development · Sep 18 — Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war
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