diesel

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Across California, the epicenter of the fallout, average diesel prices on Thursday reached $7.75 a gallon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The fee is calculated based on a weekly diesel price index.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

On her farm in Suckley, Worcestershire, Ali says her fertiliser costs have gone up by 40%, red diesel she uses for her tractors has gone up 100% and transport costs are up by about 20%.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Average retail prices are currently at four-year highs of $4.16 for gasoline and $5.67 for diesel, according to AAA data.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The engine was operating at full power on diesel fuel, and, Zeitoun realized in an instant, was generating all the electricity used for the station and the makeshift jail.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers