US Truckers Warn Surging Diesel Costs Threaten Retail Domino Effect
Surging diesel prices driven by the Middle East conflict squeezed profit margins for American truckers and agricultural operators, threatening retail goods nationwide.
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Small Trucking Fleets File for Bankruptcy as Diesel Prices Surge
Federal pump surveys put the national average for on-highway diesel at $6.529 a gallon during the week of September 21, the highest number the series has ever posted, as surging…
Diesel Prices Approach Record Highs and Threaten Supply Chains
Surging diesel prices hit a national average of $6.30 per gallon by Oct. 7, 2026, driven by Middle East conflict and global demand.