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Record diesel prices are exposing pain points in the stock market and economy

Record diesel prices are exposing pain points in the stock market and economy
MarketWatch Sunday 20 September 2026, 13:00 UTC By Claudia Assis 1 min read
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A major risks now is that diesel prices stay high — and continue to put upward pressure on inflation.

A major risks now is that diesel prices stay high — and continue to put upward pressure on inflation.
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