Iran war pushes diesel – the economy’s lifeblood – to record high prices, with no relief in sight

U.S. diesel prices reached a record high of $6.28 per gallon on September 14, 2026. The increase is attributed to the war in Iran and threatens costs for freight, farming, and construction.
Diesel fuel prices in the U.S. continue to break all-time records, hitting $6.28 a gallon as a national average on Sept. 14, 2026, and they aren’t likely to come down anytime soon. Because diesel is the fuel for freight transportation, farming and construction – and is related to a key heating fuel – the effects […]
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