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Record $5.85 Diesel Prices Hit Consumers After Iran War

9/5/2026

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U.S. diesel prices reached a record $5.85 per gallon during the six-month war with Iran.
President Donald Trump launched Operation Economic Outcast to isolate Iran from trade last week.
Higher diesel costs forced firms to add fees to online orders and mail packages, raising consumer prices.
Polls indicate the administration’s war-handling rating falls ahead of the November 2026 midterms.

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Story summary

U.S. diesel prices reached a record $5.85 per gallon during the six-month war with Iran.
President Donald Trump launched Operation Economic Outcast to isolate Iran from trade last week.
Higher diesel costs forced firms to add fees to online orders and mail packages, raising consumer prices.
Polls indicate the administration’s war-handling rating falls ahead of the November 2026 midterms.