American Diesel Costs Surge to Record Average of $6.53 Per Gallon

By Sam Becker · Fast Company · 2026-09-23

American Diesel Costs Surge to Record Average of $6.53 Per Gallon

Fast Company reports that diesel prices in the United States have climbed 77% over the past year, placing immense pressure on the nation's supply chain. This spike stems from a combination of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and a significant loss of global refining capac

Fast Company reports that diesel prices in the United States have climbed 77% over the past year, placing immense pressure on the nation's supply chain. This spike stems from a combination of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and a significant loss of global refining capac