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Washington Diesel Prices Hit Record High Amid Supply Crisis

3/28/2026

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Washington state has reached an all-time high for diesel at $6.55 per gallon, with Seattle at $6.69.
Experts attribute the surge to supply chain disruptions from the Iran conflict, with crude near $110.83 per barrel.
The rising costs threaten trucking profits and could squeeze independent drivers, potentially driving up prices for consumers.
Washington's Climate Commitment Act adds further costs, complicating the impact on fuel prices and availability.

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Story summary

Washington state has reached an all-time high for diesel at $6.55 per gallon, with Seattle at $6.69.
Experts attribute the surge to supply chain disruptions from the Iran conflict, with crude near $110.83 per barrel.
The rising costs threaten trucking profits and could squeeze independent drivers, potentially driving up prices for consumers.
Washington's Climate Commitment Act adds further costs, complicating the impact on fuel prices and availability.