U.S. consumers spent $114.2 billion more on fuel since March 1 than during the same period last year. This total includes a $70 billion rise in gasoline expenditure and a $44 billion increase for diesel. High diesel costs often transfer to the final price of most consumer products, including food, due to the fuel's role in commercial transport.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US National Diesel Price Hits Record $6.49 Per Gallon Over 2022 High
Commodities31 days ago
The United States saw a surge in fuel costs on September 19 that pushed diesel prices to unprecedented levels. The national average reached $6.49 per gallon, surpassing the previous all-time high of $5.82 set on June 19, 2022. Regional costs in California peaked at $8.42 per gallon for diesel, and national gasoline prices increased $0.17 week over week to an average of $4.48 per gallon.
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