Economy·Sep 14, 2026
Trump Urges Ukraine to Stop Striking Russian Refineries as US Diesel Hits Record
US diesel prices have topped $6 a gallon for the first time as the Ukraine and Iran wars strain global energy supply.
President Trump is urging Ukraine to stop "knocking out" Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, according to CNBC.
U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever, driven by broader energy supply concerns tied to the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
The record price adds pressure on U.S. consumers and businesses already contending with elevated energy costs stemming from the two conflicts.
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