Diesel Price Hits Record High as Freight Forwarders Appeal to Merz for Relief
AAA said the national diesel average topped $6.31 a gallon as supply disruptions and refinery constraints pushed California prices to a record.
- On Thursday, September 17, 2026, the national average for regular gasoline climbed to $4.44 per gallon, defying President Donald Trump's repeated claims that gas prices will "come tumbling down soon."
- Volatility in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflict in Iran have tightened global oil supplies, pushing crude oil back into the $100 per barrel range for the first time since July.
- Statewide averages in Michigan and Wisconsin reached $4.75 and $4.34 respectively, while diesel fuel hit record highs of $6.54 and $6.19 in those states.
- Regional driver Al Graves reports paying about $1,000 for a full tank—at least $400 more than last year—while Americans spend $826 more per household due to fuel costs.
- GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan warns diesel prices show "no signs of slowing," signaling that market instability will continue pressuring consumers across the country.
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A sign displays the price of diesel fuel at a Shell gas station in San Diego, California. | Zoe Meyers/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Diesel hit a record $6.40 per gallon this morning, up 73 percent from a year ago. “Not really my problem,” you might be thinking. “I don’t drive a semi or excavator.” …
A record diesel price increase to 1.96 euros per liter is expected starting next week. This will hit transporters and farmers the hardest, and the government has limited options for intervention.
DETROIT — While the price of gasoline registered a significant increase in Michigan on Thursday, September 17, diesel reached a historic record in the state. A few days after the end of summer and the beginning of autumn 2026, the average price of diesel reached its highest level in history [...]
Gas and diesel prices set to spike again, analysts warn
Consumers may face another spike in gas and diesel prices this week amid the escalated conflicts in the Middle East, which have strained global energy supply chains. On Thursday, the national average price of gas was $4.43 per gallon, according to AAA, and the average diesel price was $6.39 a gallon. Currently, California is paying […]
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