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The price of diesel hits a record high

The price of diesel hits a record high
NPR Business Friday 04 September 2026, 07:44 UTC By Willa Rubin 1 min read
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The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.(Image credit: Brandon Bell)

The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.

(Image credit: Brandon Bell)

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