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Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record

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

What happened

U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever as the Ukraine and Iran wars drive broader energy supply concerns.

Key facts

  • U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever as the Ukraine and Iran wars drive broader energy supply concerns.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:22:01 UTC.

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  1. Trump calls on Zelenskyy to halt Ukraine strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage

  2. Trump says Ukraine needs to stop targeting Russian refineries

  3. Trump says he will consider releasing 9/11 records after families request

  4. Russian drone hits train in Ukraine soon after visiting officials left

  5. Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after dignitaries passed through

  6. Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, says attacks causing shortage

  7. Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record

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