Energy & Resources
US diesel tops $6 a gallon for first time, AAA says
The average US diesel price rose above $6 a gallon for the first time on Friday, reaching $6.06, the motorists' association AAA said.
Diesel is widely used in road hauling, agriculture and construction. The rise came as supplies were tight because of the Middle East war, adding economic pressure on President Donald Trump before November's midterm congressional elections after his pledges of economic relief.
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AAA put the average US diesel price at $6.06 a gallon.
The rise was described as driven by tight supplies linked to the Middle East war.
The higher diesel price adds pressure on President Donald Trump before November midterm congressional elections after pledges of economic relief.
Source note: AFP news report published on 11 September 2026 at 08:16:35 UTC.
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AFP news report published on .