Gas prices are rising, but drivers using this type of fuel have it worse — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-rising-but-drivers-using-this-type-of-fuel-have-it-worseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US gas prices surge to record high for Augusthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-rising-but-drivers-using-this-type-of-fuel-have-it-worsehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-rising-but-drivers-using-this-type-of-fuel-have-it-worse#u45249Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:45:13 +0000Gas prices in the US have reached their highest ever recorded level for August, with diesel prices spiking to $5.41 nationally. The increase is attributed to stalled talks with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is pressuring prices. Drivers using diesel fuel are particularly affected by the rising costs.Why it mattersThe surge in gas prices comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, which have impacted global oil markets. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil shipments, has contributed to the price increase. Gas prices have risen by 10 cen