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Diesel Prices Surge 89% to Record High
Diesel prices hit a record high of $6.38 per gallon in the US, up 89% from January low.
In brief
Diesel prices hit a record high of $6.38 per gallon in the US, up 89% from January low. US diesel prices reached a record $6.38 per gallon in September, a 89% increase from January 2026. Originally reported by USAFacts.
Diesel Prices Rose 89%
Diesel prices rose 89% from January low to September record high.
“Diesel prices rose 89% from January low to September record high”
September 28 Price: $6.38
The average US price of a gallon of diesel was $6.38 September 28.
“The average US price of a gallon of diesel was $6.38 September 28”
Record High on September 21
Diesel prices hit a record high on September 21, up 89% from January 12.
“Diesel prices hit a record high on September 21, up 89% from January 12”
Price Comparison: California vs Texas
California has the highest diesel price at $8.40 per gallon, while Texas has the lowest at $5.84.
“A gallon of diesel costs an average of $8.40 in California.”
Crude Oil Impact
Crude oil prices rose in 2026 due to the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and economic campaign against Iranian oil interests.
“Crude oil prices rose in 2026, which the agency attributes in part to the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and economic campaign against Iranian oil interests.”
Inflation Impact
Rising diesel costs contribute to inflation, with one third of the producer price index increase attributable to diesel alone.
“In August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that over one third of the increase in the producer price index was attributable to diesel alone.”
Shipping Industry Impact
Rising diesel prices can increase food prices through diesel-powered trucks shipping agricultural products.
“Recent Department of Agriculture research found that rising diesel prices can contribute to higher food prices because of the reliance on diesel-powered trucks to ship agricultural products.”
What to remember
US diesel prices reached a record $6.38 per gallon in September, a 89% increase from January 2026.
