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US Diesel Prices Rise to 2022 Levels Amid Global Supply Concerns

US diesel prices surged to $5.63 per gallon, nearing 2022 records due to global supply constraints and political pressure.

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As of 2026-09-04 09:56 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
The average price of diesel in the United States rose to $5.6325 per gallon over the past month. [1] On 2026-09-02, United States President Donald Trump suggested on social media renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait', posing the question while saying the strait is under US control. [2] At a White House dinner, United States President Donald Trump claimed that US forces have largely defeated Iran militarily, asserting Iran has no navy or air force, that its ships and aircraft lie destroyed, its leadership has departed, and most of its weapons and technology are gone. [3] Hostilities between the United States and Iran have resumed in the Middle East. [4] Escalating violence in the Middle East has caused oil prices to reach record highs. [5] Diesel prices were $5.6230 per gallon one week ago and $5.3637 per gallon one month ago. [6] US President Donald Trump requested an increase in domestic diesel and gasoline production during a closed meeting with refinery executives. [7] Europa Press reports that Iran's Islamic Revoluationary Guard reacted to the air strikes by attacking United States interests in the region. [8] There are fears of oil supply disruptions due to the renewed hostilities. [9] The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global oil supply chains. [10] The article notes fears of a possible new large-scale conflict in the Middle East amid the recent tensions. [11] The situation is categorized under Middle East regional news. [12]
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  1. The average price of diesel in the United States rose to $5.6325 per gallon over the past month. · Ekonomim
  2. On 2026-09-02, United States President Donald Trump suggested on social media renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait', posing the question while saying the strait is under US control. · La Tercera
  3. At a White House dinner, United States President Donald Trump claimed that US forces have largely defeated Iran militarily, asserting Iran has no navy or air force, that its ships and aircraft lie destroyed, its leadership has departed, and most of its weapons and technology are gone. · Ekonomim
  4. Hostilities between the United States and Iran have resumed in the Middle East. · France 24
  5. Escalating violence in the Middle East has caused oil prices to reach record highs. · FD.nlNetherlands
  6. Diesel prices were $5.6230 per gallon one week ago and $5.3637 per gallon one month ago. · Ekonomim
  7. US President Donald Trump requested an increase in domestic diesel and gasoline production during a closed meeting with refinery executives. · Ekonomim
  8. Europa Press reports that Iran's Islamic Revoluationary Guard reacted to the air strikes by attacking United States interests in the region. · La Tercera
  9. There are fears of oil supply disruptions due to the renewed hostilities. · France 24
  10. The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global oil supply chains. · FD.nlNetherlands
  11. The article notes fears of a possible new large-scale conflict in the Middle East amid the recent tensions. · La Tercera
  12. The situation is categorized under Middle East regional news. · France 24
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