Rising gas prices have garnered a lot of attention, but diesel costs have also surged in recent weeks amid escalating military tensions with Iran.
The average price of a gallon of diesel in the United States was $6.39 on Sept. 17, according to AAA. That’s up from an average of $5.97 on Sept. 10 and $3.70 a gallon on Sept. 17, 2025, the group said.
By comparison, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the United States was $4.43 on Sept. 16.
Those higher diesel costs have translated to increased grocery prices for many consumers because shipping companies usually make deliveries to stores in diesel-powered trucks. Higher shipping costs…
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