https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/diesel-price-surges-to-record-as-supply-disruptions-mountContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/diesel-price-surges-to-record-as-supply-disruptions-mounthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/diesel-price-surges-to-record-as-supply-disruptions-mount#u69682Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:06:06 +0000Diesel prices have reached record weekly highs, surpassing $6 per gallon nationwide according to GasBuddy. Regional spikes are more severe, with Bakersfield prices exceeding $8 per gallon and a California station charging $9.99. This surge stems from mounting oil supply fears, including a Saudi Arabian pipeline outage and rising risks in the Red Sea. The price hike is increasing transportation costs and food inflation while creating new input cost pressures for agricultural producers and North Country businesses.Why it mattersCommercial and strategic oil stockpiles are currently running low. T