https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-a-national-farm-leader-is-dealing-with-record-diesel-pricesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-a-national-farm-leader-is-dealing-with-record-diesel-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-a-national-farm-leader-is-dealing-with-record-diesel-prices#u81031Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:36:03 +0000US diesel prices have exceeded $6.50 per gallon as global refinery shortages and worsening wars drive costs to record highs. The price surge is straining the trucking industry in Minnesota and elsewhere, with some firms forced to absorb costs due to long-term contracts. In response, the US administration is considering a partial or full ban on diesel exports, though the American Petroleum Institute and refiners warn such a move could further disrupt supply and increase consumer costs. Donald Trump plans to meet with Gulf allies to address the crisis.Why it mattersDiesel is a critical fuel for