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Briefing: US average diesel prices cross $5 a gallon as Middle East War tests global economy

Strategic angle: Rising diesel prices signal economic strain amid ongoing conflicts.

Editorial Staff · March 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Average diesel prices in the US have surpassed $5 per gallon.

The increase is attributed to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Experts warn of potential impacts on supply chains and inflation.