Map Shows Diesel Prices in Each State as Average Passes $6
As the U.S. and Iran continue to exchange strikes, diesel prices in the U.S. have shot up past $6 per gallon, a new record.
Diesel fuel costs in the United States surpassed the $6 per gallon mark on September 11, reaching a record high, as Middle Eastern unrest continues to disrupt oil supplies. The national average diesel price rose to $6.05, up from $5.85 the previous week and $3.70 a year earlier. This is a significant increase of over $2 per gallon compared to the period before Iran's war began on February 28.
The national average gas price climbed to $4.29 per gallon, a substantial hike from $2.98 in late February, following the United States and Israel's joint military actions against Iran.
Diesel, primarily used by commercial vehicles such as freight and delivery trucks, has seen businesses pass on the added expenses to consumers through surcharges. In California, the average diesel cost was $7.98 per gallon, while other states reported prices between $5.60 and $7.05 per gallon. The lowest averages were observed in Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, all at $5.60-$5.66 per gallon.
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