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Box Makers Struggle to Pass on War Costs

One of the biggest impacts on the industry from the war is higher transportation costs. The cost of retail diesel touched record seasonal levels in mid-April.

May 8, 2026
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California Fuel Watchdog Subpoenas Gas Stations Over Prices

California’s fuel watchdog has issued subpoenas to gasoline stations across the state that are charging anomalously high prices.

May 6, 2026
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Diesel Pump Price Reaches All-Time Seasonal High

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, 2026
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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, 2026
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US 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, 2026
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Trump 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, 2026
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USPS 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, 2026
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Diesel 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, 2026
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Georgia 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, 2026
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Diesel, 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, 2026

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