Diesel prices top $6, setting new record
The average price of diesel in the U.S. hit a new record Friday, as the ongoing conflict with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries strain the global energy supply. The average cost of a gallon of diesel in the U.S. was up to around $6.05 on Friday morning, according to AAA. This marks…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Sep 11, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
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Diesel prices top $6, setting new record(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time ever(opens original report in a new tab)The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why. — CBS News
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