Trump allows cheaper, dyed diesel on highways to blunt historic fuel-cost spike ahead of midterms

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

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The U.S. national average price of diesel topped $6 a gallon in September for the first time ever, as fuel supply disruptions pushed up transportation costs in the country.

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  • The U.S. national average price of diesel topped $6 a gallon in September for the first time ever, as fuel supply disruptions pushed up transportation costs in the country.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:05:36 UTC.

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