diesel

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The crisis has raised average gasoline prices to $4.15 a gallon and diesel to $5.68 a gallon, although there are signs that those may have peaked — for now.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The national average of diesel is closer to $5.65 at recent peaks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Nationwide diesel prices also notched a wartime high of $5.67 a gallon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

On her farm in Suckley, Worcestershire, Ali says her fertiliser costs have gone up by 40%, red diesel she uses for her tractors has gone up 100% and transport costs are up by about 20%.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Inside the truck box lives a smell: clay, spilled diesel mixed with something putrid.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr