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US Diesel Tops $6.50 a Gallon as Wars Worsen Global Fuels Crunch

Bloomberg Markets Monday 21 September 2026, 00:33 UTC By Will Kubzansky 1 min read
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US retail diesel prices topped $6.50 a gallon for the first time, extending a war-driven rally that’s rippling through the economy.

US retail diesel prices topped $6.50 a gallon for the first time, extending a war-driven rally that’s rippling through the economy.
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