US diesel prices hit all-time high of $5.85 per gallon
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At a glance
- The average US diesel price reached a record $5.85 per gallon on Friday, up from $3.71 a year earlier, according to AAA data.
- The auto club attributed the increase to continuing supply disruptions across the Middle East.
- Regular gasoline rose to $4.15 per gallon, below its 2022 record of $5.05.
US diesel prices reached an all-time high on Friday, with the average pump price hitting $5.85 per gallon, according to data from the American Automobile Association.
The price compares with $3.71 per gallon a year earlier. AAA attributed the surge to ongoing supply disruptions across the Middle East.
The national average for regular gasoline also climbed, reaching $4.15 per gallon. That remains below the record $5.05 per gallon recorded in 2022.
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