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Diesel Prices Hit $5 a Gallon Again, Up 33% Since Start of Iran War

Diesel Prices Hit $5 a Gallon Again, Up 33% Since Start of Iran War
NYT Business Thursday 16 July 2026, 08:36 UTC By Katie Robertson 1 min read
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A driver pumping gas at a gas station, in Austin, Texas, on Friday.

A driver pumping gas at a gas station, in Austin, Texas, on Friday.
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