Event Brief
Diesel prices hit record high above $6.50 a gallon
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: Diesel prices in the U.S. have set a new record, rising to above $6.50 a gallon. The higher cost is expected to affect not only truckers but also broader consumer prices.
WHO: Diesel fuel market
WHAT: Diesel prices in the U.S. reached a record high above $6.50 a gallon.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 4:41 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Diesel prices are rising to record levels, pushing up transportation fuel costs that can feed into prices for other goods and services.
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