Record diesel prices stoke food inflation, transportation costs

Record diesel prices stoke food inflation, transportation costs

The record price of diesel threatens to stoke inflation at a time when consumers are already price-sensitive and businesses are reeling from higher costs due to trade tensions. Why it matters: Diesel is a key cost throughout the supply chain, meaning soaring prices could eventually show up in what consumers pay for everything from groceries to household goods. Driving the news: The national average price of a gallon of diesel topped $6 for the first time ever, AAA said Friday, Axios' Ben Berkowi

Sep 11, 2026

Diesel prices top $6, setting new record

The average price of diesel in the U.S. hit a new record Friday, as the ongoing conflict with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries strain the global energy supply. The average cost of a gallon of diesel in the U.S. was up to around $6.05 on Friday morning, according to AAA. This marks…

Sep 11, 2026