US average diesel price rises to record $5.90 a gallon: AAA
Yahoo News
Last updated: September 7, 2026
The average price of diesel fuel in the United States has reached a new record high of $5.90 per gallon. This surge is attributed to disruptions in supply caused by damage to Gulf Coast refineries during the conflict involving Iran.
- The average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. reached a record $5.90 a gallon on Monday, as reported by AAA.
- This price increase is linked to the impact of the war against Iran.
- Damage sustained by refineries located on the Gulf Coast has disrupted the supply chain for diesel fuel.
- The reduction in available supply, coupled with ongoing demand, has driven prices upward.
- This situation affects transportation and logistics across various sectors of the U.S. economy that rely on diesel.
- The continued disruption to refinery operations is a primary factor contributing to the sustained high prices.
- Motorists and businesses are experiencing the economic consequences of this record-high diesel cost.
- The situation highlights the vulnerability of fuel supply chains to geopolitical events and natural disasters affecting infrastructure.
- Further price movements will likely depend on the speed of refinery repairs and the resolution of the conflict impacting Iran.
