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U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods

Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel.

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U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods
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