US diesel prices hit record highs amid ongoing conflict with Iran
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US transportation and logistics sector
United States
September 4, 2026
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US diesel prices reached a record average of $5.85 per gallon. The six-month conflict with Iran has disrupted global fuel supply chains. Rising fuel costs are impacting freight, delivery networks, and food prices.
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