Diesel fuel prices have reached a record high, with the average price per gallon exceeding $8 in California. According to AAA, the average price reported was $8.0956, nearly $3 more than the same time last year.

One month ago, the average price in California was $6.8692 per gallon. Prices have also increased in Los Angeles County, where a gallon of diesel is now averaging $8.0440.

Further details on the current fuel prices and their impact are available from the source.