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US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods

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Diesel prices in the U.S.has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel…

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  • Diesel prices in the U.S.has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel…
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:04:04 UTC.

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