Diesel Prices Reach Record High Amid Global Conflicts

<img alt="A person prepares to refuel their semi-truck on August 13, 2026 in Nortrees, Texas. Diesel prices continue to climb as several international conflicts across several regions disrupt the global fuel supply chain. Tensions involving Iran have severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries have further strained fuel exports from the region." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/8667x5768+0+0/resize/8667x5768!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F15%2Ff2%2Fc7d5ee2e4943b68648921d743ae5%2Fgettyimages-2290344340.jpg" /><p>The price of diesel has reached an all-time high as of September 4, 2026. This increase is attributed to ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries, which have disrupted the global fuel supply chain. These developments are expected to impact various sectors across the supply chain.</p><p>(Image credit: Brandon Bell)</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5948016" />