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July 22, 2026
Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Iran Conflict
- Diesel prices have surged to $5.13 per gallon, marking the biggest weekly increase since the conflict began.
- The U.S. economy faces mounting pressures as high diesel prices are expected to further inflate the costs of goods and groceries.
- U.S. refineries are operating at full capacity, struggling to meet demand as inventories remain low amid summer usage.
3 Sources
- Analysis: Iran war energy shock hits the U.S. economy as gas and diesel prices climbJul 22, 2026 at 6:59 PM · CNBC
- The overlooked way the Iran war is making groceries, Amazon packages and new homes more expensiveJul 22, 2026 at 8:22 PM · Fox News
- Meet the Press NOW — July 22Jul 22, 2026 at 9:14 PM · NBC