gallon
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US diesel prices have climbed to a record high of over $6.50 per gallon – up nearly 70% year-on-year.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The Semi’s launch comes as diesel prices have been on the rise, climbing to over $6.50 a gallon in the U.S., according to AAA.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Costs run roughly in line with diesel, which hit $6 a gallon on average nationally for the first time two weeks ago and has since soared above $6.50.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
A cost-benefit analysis of detouring for a lower price per gallon.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026
That was enough to buy one gallon of Neapolitan ice cream, which she said was not only delicious but had lots of calcium and would be good for our bones.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
Weise said the jet would likely have had about 400 to 1,000 gallons of fuel on board, so crews would investigate if there are any navigational hazards or signs of pollution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Direct on-site water consumption by data centers has been estimated at roughly 17 billion gallons annually.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
In late May, a chemical storage tank with more than 7,000 gallons of toxic material began heating up – fast.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The freight company he consults for runs eight medium-size trucks each burning 40 to 60 gallons a day, and Litchfield estimates that it currently pays an extra $480 to $640 a day on fuel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
"Three gallons of it were delivered to Mayor Strong yesterday as a birthday present."
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
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