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US Diesel Prices Hit a Record High, Pushing up Transportation Costs for a Long List of Goods
GOP operatives worry record diesel prices, averaging $5.88 per gallon, may hurt midterm prospects as voters blame President Trump's war with Iran, according to Axios.
- On Saturday, the American Automobile Association reported diesel hit a record $5.88 per gallon, fueling GOP concerns that voters blame President Donald Trump for what polling characterizes as his "illegal war with Iran" ahead of 2026 midterm elections.
- Global diesel demand faces disruptions from Russia's export ban and Hormuz-related interruptions, while attacks on Saudi Arabia's Jizan refinery have idled refineries representing about 5 million barrels per day of capacity.
- Fuel accounts for roughly 15% to 30% of food costs, according to the Independent Grocers Alliance, while truckers pay an average of $5.85 nationwide, reaching $7.70 per gallon in California.
- Incumbent Republicans struggle to address voter anger, as internal polling shows candidates cannot distance themselves from Trump due to his grip on the party base despite the war's political cost.
- During a Saturday Fox News interview, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy attempted to deflect blame, claiming "it's only President Trump who's trying to drive these prices down," despite the war's documented impact.
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Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in U.S. thanks to Iran War, refinery issues
Photo taken on Sept. 4, 2026 shows the diesel price displayed at a gas station in New York, the United States. U.S. national average price of retail diesel hit a new record on Thursday as crude oil rebounded and the U.S. refining sector faces capacity restraints.
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