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US diesel prices hit an all-time-high
Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
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Center Left · Axios
Diesel price surges to all-time high, fueled by wars
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US diesel prices hit an all-time-high
Center Right · Washington Examiner
Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, WOTUS comments, and a diesel price record
Far Left · Truthout
Republicans Panic as Gas Prices Hit Another Record High Ahead of Midterms
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Diesel prices hit record high
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Diesel prices now higher than they were under Biden
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AxiosCenter Left
Diesel price surges to all-time high, fueled by wars
The average price of diesel topped its 2022 record high on Friday, spiking to $5.85 per gallon, per AAA.Why it matters: Farmers, truckers and freight companies have been absorbing higher diesel costs since the Iran war began. The ballooning price threatens to further raise shipping costs while compounding a growing political problem for President Trump. It…
TruthoutFar Left
Republicans Panic as Gas Prices Hit Another Record High Ahead of Midterms
Republicans' own internal polling reportedly shows voters blame the price hikes on Trump's war on Iran.
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BBC NewsCenter
US diesel prices hit an all-time-high
Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
The HillCenter
Diesel prices hit record high
The average price of diesel hit an all-time high Friday in the U.S., as the conflict with Iran puts more strain on the global energy supply. The average cost of a gallon of diesel in the U.S. was up to around $5.85 on Friday morning, according to AAA. This is a 58 percent cost increase…
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Washington ExaminerCenter Right
Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, WOTUS comments, and a diesel price record
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! We’ve finally made it to the end of the week, with a three-day Labor Day weekend ahead for many of us. If you’re in the D.C. area, there will be a number of events happening throughout the city. Check out some of the events happening here.…
BizPac ReviewFar Right
Diesel prices now higher than they were under Biden
Diesel prices in the United States climbed to a record high Friday as the war in Iran and disruptions to global refining capacity tightened fuel supplies. The…