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US diesel hits record $6/gal on Iran war, Russia refinery strikes

US diesel prices have surpassed the 2022 record, reaching $6 per gallon, driven by a supply shock from the war against Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. The Financial Times highlights the impact on global inflation. This marks a new high, escalating energy cost pressures.

Valor Econômicoabout 15 hours agoUS, IR, RU, UA, YECredibility 44%View source

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Mosaic Score7.8

Confidence0.7

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.4

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#diesel #inflation #supply shock #refineries #war #energy prices

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Bab el-Mandeb Strait

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Part of 2 situations

developingEnergy7h ago

US Diesel Prices Exceed $6/Gallon Amid Supply Disruptions and Geopolitical Conflict

US average diesel prices have surpassed $6 per gallon for the first time, a confirmed record high. This surge is attributed to tight refining capacity, elevated crude costs, and supply disruptions stemming from the US-Iran conflict and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The causal link between the US-Iran conflict and the price surge is partially confirmed, with some sources directly attributing it to President Trump's war decision.

↑ escalating·↑5 signals·US, IR, RU +3Score 6.1

activeGeopoliticsConflict5h ago