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U.S. diesel price tops $6 per gallon, a record high as Ukraine and Iran wars ripple through economy

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

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U.S. diesel prices hit their highest level ever as fuel supply disruption stemming from the Ukraine and Iran wars lifts transportation costs.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:43:24 UTC.

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