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US Diesel Prices Hit All-Time Highs Near $6+ Per Gallon Amid Iran Conflict
Retail diesel prices surged 70% since Middle East conflict escalation, driven by refinery damage and Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions. Brent crude hovered near $100/barrel as the Trump administration considered limiting US diesel exports.
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Diesel price spikes directly impact trucking, farming, supply chains, and consumer goods costs, amplifying inflation concerns ahead of midterms. The energy shock feeds into broader economic anxiety, raises business operating costs, and underscores geopolitical risks. Potential US export restrictions could worsen global fuel shortages and economic disruption.
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