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U.S. diesel prices reach record levels and raise consumer costs
6.52USD
The national average price of diesel in the United States was $6.52 per gallon.
The U.S. national average price of diesel reached $6.52 per gallon, which experts attributed partly to disruptions linked to conflicts involving Iran, Russia and Ukraine. The article explains how diesel costs affect shipping, heating, agriculture, construction and consumer prices.
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- 6.52USD
The national average price of diesel in the United States was $6.52 per gallon.
“the national average for a gallon of diesel was $6.52”
- 3.69USD
The national average price of diesel was $3.69 per gallon at the same time the previous year.
“That's up from an average of $3.69 this time last year.”
- 97%
U.S. refineries were operating at 97% capacity as of September 11.
“refineries were running at 97% capacity as of Sept. 11”