Marketplace · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Diesel fuel prices have seen a significant increase, reaching national averages not seen since late 2017. Analysts attribute this rise to seasonal demand for harvesting and heating, exacerbated by current global political events. Experts predict prices may continue to climb.
“Yesterday, $5.63 cents a gallon. Today at a nickel, $5.68. The highest national average since President Trump started his war with Iran.”
“Home heating oil comes out of the same distillate fuel pool that diesel does.”
“Combine those seasonal demands with current global politics. Well, you guessed it. Even higher diesel prices.”