diesel

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Across California, the epicenter of the fallout, average diesel prices on Thursday reached $7.75 a gallon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It comes from the surrounding landscape, including farm fields, livestock operations, diesel exhaust and unpaved roads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Red diesel, a fuel used by farmers in off-road vehicles, machinery and heating has seen its price pushed up by the soaring cost of brent crude - the global benchmark for oil prices.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Average retail prices are currently at four-year highs of $4.16 for gasoline and $5.67 for diesel, according to AAA data.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

As the bus shuddered to a stop at the terminal building, Ann searched through the blue haze of diesel exhaust for her husband among the knot of people meeting friends and relations.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson