'Science fiction': Transport companies — the backbone of economy — are sounding alarm on fuel prices

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

Prices for diesel, the fuel type used to power trucks and trains, came in at an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.

Key facts

  • Prices for diesel, the fuel type used to power trucks and trains, came in at an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:57:42 UTC.

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