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Fuel Prices Spiking

17 Sep to 18 Sep
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Diesel now costs an average of $6.40 a gallon nationally, up 9 cents from Wednesday and a staggering 73 percent over the past year, according to AAA.

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The Independent17 Sep

Diesel prices reached a new record high at $6.40 per gallon nationally, marking a 73% increase from last year, while gasoline prices climbed to an average of $4.44 per gallon, up 39%. Experts predict further increases due to ongoing disruptions in global oil supplies caused by President Trump's conflict with Iran. Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy reported that diesel costs are at all-time highs in 44 states, and Tom…

Diesel and gas prices are spiking and hitting record levels. Experts say it’s going to get worse →
CBS News17 Sep

Gasoline prices rose 7 cents overnight on Thursday to $4.44 per gallon nationally, while diesel reached a record high of $6.40 per gallon, up significantly since September due to global oil supply constraints from geopolitical conflicts like those between Russia and Ukraine. Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy projects gas could hit $4.46 by week's end and diesel may reach $6.60 this weekend; Tom Kloza of Gulf Oil warns…

No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surge →
ABC News (US)18 Sep

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.

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

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  1. 17 Sep

    Diesel now costs an average of $6.40 a gallon nationally, up 9 cents from Wednesday and a staggering 73 percent over the past year, according to AAA.

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  • 18 Sep Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine warDiesel 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.ABC News (US)
  • 17 Sep No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surgeGasoline prices rose 7 cents overnight on Thursday to $4.44 per gallon nationally, while diesel reached a record high of $6.40 per gallon, up significantly since September due to global oil supply constraints from geopolitical conflicts like those between Russia and Ukraine. Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy projects gas could hit $4.46 by week's end and diesel may reach $6.60 this weekend; Tom Kloza of Gulf Oil warns…CBS News
  • 17 Sep Diesel and gas prices are spiking and hitting record levels. Experts say it’s going to get worseDiesel prices reached a new record high at $6.40 per gallon nationally, marking a 73% increase from last year, while gasoline prices climbed to an average of $4.44 per gallon, up 39%. Experts predict further increases due to ongoing disruptions in global oil supplies caused by President Trump's conflict with Iran. Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy reported that diesel costs are at all-time highs in 44 states, and Tom…The Independent

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