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Diesel Prices Surge Past $6 a Gallon, Driving Up Grocery and Transport Costs

The U.S. national average for diesel hit a record $6.05 per gallon, up from $3.70 a year ago, as the war with Iran disrupts global fuel flows. The surge is raising transportation costs for perishable groceries and prompting fuel surcharges across freight and delivery networks.