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US diesel prices hit new record high as Trump seeks to blame Kyiv

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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Average diesel prices in the United States struck a record high of just under $6.27 a gallon Tuesday, pressuring President Donald Trump ahead of midterm congressional elections.

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  • Average diesel prices in the United States struck a record high of just under $6.27 a gallon Tuesday, pressuring President Donald Trump ahead of midterm congressional elections.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:45:49 UTC.

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