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Diesel and gasoline prices reach highest levels since 2022
The national average price for a gallon of diesel reached $5.680 on Wednesday, the highest level since July 2022, while regular unleaded gasoline rose to $4.096 per gallon. These price increases occur as the administration engages with oil industry executives to address rising fuel costs ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
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Rising fuel costs directly impact household budgets and transportation expenses for goods, with current prices nearing record highs observed in 2022.
Key Facts
- The national average price for diesel is $5.680 per gallon as of Wednesday.
- The current diesel price is the highest recorded since July 7, 2022.
- The current diesel price is 13.9 cents below the all-time record high.
- The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $4.096 per gallon.
- Gasoline prices are up 4.4 cents from last month and 90.3 cents from last year.
- The all-time record high for regular gasoline was $5.034 in June 2022.
- President Trump met with nearly a dozen oil refiners and distributors to discuss lowering pump prices.
- Experts project the upcoming Labor Day weekend may be one of the most expensive on record for fuel.