US diesel tops $5 per gallon, oil spikes 4% as Strait of Hormuz crisis continues
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-03-18 01:56 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Gas prices are surging across the US as the war with Iran continues to rattle global energy markets — with crude oil spiking 4% and American diesel topping $5 a gallon Tuesday, inflicting pain at the pump.
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