It must hurt to be as stupid as a Trump supporter.
U.S. diesel prices have surged to record-high levels following the outbreak of the war with Iran, reaching national averages near
$5.85 to $6.00 per gallon (up from roughly $3.56–$3.65 per gallon before the conflict began). [
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You can track detailed pricing and national tracking charts via the
NBC News Gas and Fuel Tracker or review international trajectories on
GlobalPetrolPrices. [
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Key Timeline & Price Movements
- Pre-War Baseline (Early 2026 / Late Feb): U.S. diesel hovered around $3.56 to $3.65 per gallon. [1, 2]
- Initial Spikes (Spring 2026): Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East shipping lanes pushed prices past $5.00 per gallon within months. [1, 2]
- Record Highs (September 2026): AAA data recorded national diesel averages hitting an unprecedented $5.85 to $5.98 per gallon, surpassing previous historical records set back in June 2022 ($5.82). [1, 2]
- Contributing Factors: Closures of key regional pipelines (such as in Saudi Arabia), the effective blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, and intense Ukrainian strikes on Russian refining infrastructure prompting export bans. [1, 2]
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