# Gas stations run out of diesel as prices surge

> Diesel prices hit record highs as some stations report shortages
- Title: Gas stations run out of diesel as prices surge · Newsweek
- Summary: Diesel prices hit record highs as some stations report shortages No nationwide diesel shortage despite social media claims of outages
- Keywords: diesel, gas stations, u.s. fuel prices, strait of hormuz, gasbuddy, eia, iran war, Gas, stations, run, prices, surge
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/some-gas-stations-out-of-diesel-as-prices-surge-12454753
- Published: 2026-09-17T11:38:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: diesel, gas stations, u.s. fuel prices, strait of hormuz, gasbuddy, eia, iran war
## Diesel prices surge
U.S. diesel prices hit record highs at $6.285 per gallon in September, a 68% jump from last year.

> GasBuddy is not seeing any high level outages in our data, nor through our Pay with GasBuddy card
## Social media claims
Online posts show some gas stations displaying 'out of diesel' notices in Orlando and North Texas.

> A station in North Texas displayed an out of diesel notice
## Supply chain disruption
The Iran war has reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil.

> Vessel traffic has fallen sharply owing to the fighting and attacks on regional energy infrastructure
## Industry data
GasBuddy reports no widespread diesel shortages, with incidents remaining isolated and within normal levels.

> GasBuddy is not seeing any high level outages in our data
## Price impact
Diesel prices rose from $3.739 to $6.285 per gallon in two months, accelerating in September.

> The rise has accelerated over the past two months
## Export discussions
Senate leader Thune says he's open to a U.S. diesel export ban to lower prices, but officials doubt it would work.

> It is a commodity now that I think we're exporting, and if we need more supplies in this country
## State prices
California leads with $8.3496 per gallon, while Oklahoma has the lowest at $5.9386.

> California is the most expensive state for diesel at eight point three four nine six per gallon
## Key takeaway

No nationwide diesel shortage despite social media claims of outages