National average diesel prices sat at $5.65 a gallon on April 13, more than 60 cents above their previous high-water mark for this time, set in 2022.
April 14, 2026diesel prices News Updates
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Diesel Cargoes Circle the Globe as Iran War Upends Trade
Soaring fuel prices from the Iran war are forcing oil traders into longer, stranger journeys, sending cargoes on routes that would normally make little sense.
April 1, 2026US Oil Tops $100 as War With Iran Escalates
U.S. oil prices ended March 30 above $100 a barrel for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.
March 30, 2026Trump Administration Denies It's Reviewing $200 Oil
Trump administration officials are examining what a potential spike in oil prices as high as $200 a barrel would mean for the economy, according to sources.
March 26, 2026USPS Plans First Fuel Surcharge as Oil Prices Spike
USPS will impose a surcharge to offset rising fuel costs, sources said, a sign that the beleaguered mail carrier is feeling the strain of higher oil prices.
March 25, 2026Diesel in California Reaches Highest Price Ever Recorded
The average cost for a gallon of diesel in California rose to the highest level ever as the war in Iran disrupts global energy shipments.
March 25, 2026Georgia Gov. Kemp Suspends Motor Fuel Taxes for 60 Days
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law March 20 to suspend for 60 days motor fuel taxes to help residents cope with rising pump prices.
March 20, 2026Diesel, Gas Prices at Highest Level in Years as War Drags On
The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide.
March 18, 2026ATA’s Spear Rallies TMC Fleets as Fuel Pressures Mount
ATA President Chris Spear outlined for TMC attendees the breakneck pace at which challenges are confronting the carriers that comprise ATA's membership base.
March 17, 2026Diesel Tops $5 a Gallon as War Disrupts Supply Chains
The nationwide average retail price reached $5.044 a gallon on March 16, according to AAA, up by more than a third since the Iran conflict began.
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