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Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war

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Brennan, D., & Zaki, Z. (2026, September 18). Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/Business/diesel-prices-record-highs-amid-strait-hormuz-disruption/story?id=136552505

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Diesel prices reached a new record high of about $6.43 per gallon in the United States on Friday, according to GasBuddy. The spike is attributed to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine involving Russia. This article reports on the current situation without offering analysis or additional context beyond these points.

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Diesel prices hit another record high on Thursday at $6.40 per gallon nationally, up 9 cents from the previous day and marking a 73 percent increase over the past year, according to AAA. Regular unleaded gas also surged to an average of $4.44 per gallon, up 7 cents overnight and reflecting a 39% rise since last year. Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy warned that diesel could reach as high as $6.60 per gallon by the weekend due to ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, which are restricting global oil supplies. The situation is particularly dire on the West Coast and in Illinois, where prices are well above the national average. With these escalating costs, experts advise consumers to prepare for sustained higher fuel expenses.

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Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war · mixed framing

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The average price for a gallon of diesel was still hovering around a record-high of $6.43 as of Friday morning, according to the latest data published by GasBuddy. uncertain

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