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US-Iran Resumption of Military Conflict Drives Oil Prices Up 10%

Oil prices surged 10% as US and Iran resumed military hostilities, pushing US diesel to record highs.

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Oil prices rose approximately 10% over the week following the resumption of military confrontations between Washington and Tehran after a seven-month period of conflict. [1] The average price for one gallon of diesel in the US hit $5.85, which is an all-time high compared to an average of $3.71 a year ago. [2] Rising oil prices and fuel costs are driving up global inflation and state financing costs, intensifying warnings of a potential sharp economic downturn. [3] The benchmark Brent crude contract in Europe increased by 76 cents to reach $92.68 per barrel. [4] Diesel prices in the US have soared since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran at the end of February, reflecting a surge in wholesale oil prices. [5] US President Donald Trump pledged to substantially lower gas prices for all Americans through an oil deal with Venezuela. [6] Diesel in the US is mostly used by commercial vehicles, including trucks, trains, boats, buses, farming vehicles, and construction vehicles. [7]
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  1. Oil prices rose approximately 10% over the week following the resumption of military confrontations between Washington and Tehran after a seven-month period of conflict. · La Jornada
  2. The average price for one gallon of diesel in the US hit $5.85, which is an all-time high compared to an average of $3.71 a year ago. · middleeasteye.net
  3. Rising oil prices and fuel costs are driving up global inflation and state financing costs, intensifying warnings of a potential sharp economic downturn. · La Jornada
  4. The benchmark Brent crude contract in Europe increased by 76 cents to reach $92.68 per barrel. · La Jornada
  5. Diesel prices in the US have soared since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran at the end of February, reflecting a surge in wholesale oil prices. · middleeasteye.net
  6. US President Donald Trump pledged to substantially lower gas prices for all Americans through an oil deal with Venezuela. · middleeasteye.net
  7. Diesel in the US is mostly used by commercial vehicles, including trucks, trains, boats, buses, farming vehicles, and construction vehicles. · middleeasteye.net
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