US diesel price hits record $6.5107/gal, AAA data show; Hanke warns of supply deficit

The US average diesel price hit an all-time high of $6.5107 per gallon on Sept. 21, 2026, according to AAA data. Economist Steve Hanke said the fuel shock is raising costs for farmers and truckers, with farm fuel costs up $11/acre for corn and $7/acre for soybeans versus last year.

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