US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods
Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Mount Prospect, Ill., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
CHICAGO (AP) — Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.
Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods. Some businesses have already passed on costs to consumers in the form of added fees on online orders and packages in the mail. And shoppers may see more and more sticker shock trickle down to store shelves.