https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/diesel-prices-at-record-highs-amid-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-russia-ukraine-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/diesel-prices-at-record-highs-amid-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-russia-ukraine-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/diesel-prices-at-record-highs-amid-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-russia-ukraine-war#u77624Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:56:02 +0000Diesel prices have reached record levels due to the Russia-Ukraine war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This price surge is impacting the U.S. economy through increased costs for rail and trucking, which may lead to higher food prices as farmers face tighter margins. The West Coast is currently experiencing the most severe price increases. These costs are affecting specialized sectors, including truck driving schools and agricultural operations in North Carolina, while analysts suggest the economic pressure could create political vulnerabilities for Donald Trump.Why it mattersDiesel fu