The price of diesel hits a record high

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Willa Rubin | NPR, as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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A person prepares to refuel their semi-truck on August 13, 2026 in Nortrees, Texas. (Brandon Bell / North America) The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon is now $5.85. That exceeds the previous high in June 2022, when th...

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