Earth Changes · World War 3 Watch · September 18, 2026 at 12:01 UTC
Key Facts
- Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war (via abcnews.com)[1]
Places mentioned: Iran, U.S., Russia, Ukraine
Organizations/groups mentioned: NEADA, Russian, GasBuddy, Ukrainian, Latest News, U.S.-Israeli, Videos Diesel, North American, National Energy Assistance Directors Association
Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war
The average price for a gallon of diesel was around $6.43 as of Friday. The average price for a gallon of diesel was still hovering around a record-high of $6.43 as of Friday morning, according to the latest data published by GasBuddy. The historic increase in the price of diesel comes amid continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz — sparked by the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran in February — and Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which in recent years has seen an intensification of long-range Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities. The sustained increases in oil and diesel prices have prompted concerns of rising costs across all sectors of the economy — from fuel and energy costs for drivers and homeowners to increased prices of food and travel as producers and companies grapple with narrowing margins. The nationwide average price for a gallon of regular gas was at $4.47 as of Friday, according to GasBuddy — up $1.53 since the U.S. war with Iran started.[1]
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