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US diesel prices hit record high as Trump blames Kyiv

Average diesel prices in the United States reached just under $6.27 per gallon Tuesday, a new high, amid disruptions to global fuel supplies.

Sep 15, 2026, 12:00 AM · 1 min read · language: en

Average diesel prices struck a record high of just under $6.27 a gallon Tuesday, according to France 24, pressuring President Donald Trump ahead of midterm congressional elections. Diesel prices have soared as Washington's conflict with Iran disrupts global fuel flows.

Trump has repeatedly downplayed the effects of the war, instead attributing high prices to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries.

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US diesel prices hit new record high as Trump seeks to blame Kyiv — France 24 — English

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