https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/morning-bid-diesel-the-real-spoiler-for-us-inflation-dovesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/morning-bid-diesel-the-real-spoiler-for-us-inflation-doveshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/morning-bid-diesel-the-real-spoiler-for-us-inflation-doves#u62072Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:45:30 +0000US diesel prices have reached an all-time high, driven by refinery losses resulting from wars in Ukraine and Iran. The surge is increasing supply costs for various products and creating new inflationary pressures for US policymakers. While oil prices showed a Friday slide, they trended toward a weekly gain due to the US-Iran conflict. This price spike presents a political challenge for Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections, even as JD Vance claims the administration and military prevented a broader energy crisis.Why it mattersDiesel is a critical fuel for logistics and transport, meaning