How record diesel prices will rip through the U.S. economy. Trucks and rails are only the start
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-09-18 01:57 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Ever since the outbreak of war with Iran earlier this year, motorists have been warily eyeing prices at the pump. While unleaded gas prices have largely avoided historic highs, the same can't be said for diesel fuel, which hit an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.
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