News Alert | ‘Trump Did It!’: At $5.85 a Gallon, Diesel Price Hits All-Time High
Friday, September 4, 2026 ‘Trump Did It!’: At $5.85 a Gallon, Diesel Price Hits All-Time High in US Thanks to War on Iran The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the United States hit an all-time high average price of $5.85 on Friday as the Trump administration’s war on Iran and its resulting disruptions to the global energy market showed no signs of ending. “Trump did it! Diesel hits a new record high!” economist Dean Baker wrote sardonically on social media. READ THE FULL STORY Read all the latest news from Common Dreams Thank you for reading Common Dreams! Our independent journalism is funded by people like you, not corporations or billionaires. Support our work today Common Dreams is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and our EIN is 20-3368194. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Common Dreams · PO Box 443 · Portland, ME 04112