diesel

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The national average of diesel is closer to $5.65 at recent peaks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Potato farmer Ben Savidge says if the price of red diesel stays high planting will cost around £5 more per tonne that before the Iran conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

While investors unloaded futures contracts for gasoline and diesel on Wednesday, both traded 75% higher or more than where they started the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In the West Coast, which is more exposed to imports from Asia, it’s even higher at $5.93 for gasoline and $7.75 for diesel.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Mike Haley, the diesel mechanic, comes by in the afternoon like he promised when I found his number in the book.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick