Record Diesel Prices Stoke Food Inflation and Transportation Costs
The national average for a gallon of diesel fuel reached a record $6.05 on Friday, September 10, 2026. This surge, a more than 60% increase from a year ago, is directly contributing to rising food prices and elevated transportation expenses across the United States. Consumers are feeling the impact as these costs ripple through the supply chain, affecting everything from groceries to delivered goods.
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