# 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.
- Title: Diesel Prices Surge 89% to Record High · USAFacts | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: USAFacts — https://usafacts.org/articles/diesel-prices-rose-89-from-january-low-to-september-record-high
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

US diesel prices reached a record $6.38 per gallon in September, a 89% increase from January 2026.