Business● ElevatedSep 4 · Sep 4, 2026, 3:20 PM
The price of diesel reaches $5.85 a gallon for the first time in the United States
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
The cost of diesel in the U.S. reaches a record due to conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, affecting supply and raising prices in several states. Attacks between Ukraine and Russia, along with the blockade of the Strait of Ormuz, reduce global supply, driving up fuel prices.
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