https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/record-diesel-prices-stoke-food-inflation-transportation-costsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/record-diesel-prices-stoke-food-inflation-transportation-costshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/record-diesel-prices-stoke-food-inflation-transportation-costs#u67154Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0000Diesel prices in the United States have reached a record $6 per gallon, driving up transportation costs and food inflation. Regional spikes are more severe, with California seeing prices hit $8.09 and one station charging $9.99. This surge coincides with reports that Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha. The price hike impacts the entire supply chain, as diesel fuels the majority of freight transport and agricultural machinery.Why it mattersDiesel is the primary energy source for shipping and trucking. Sustained high prices typically lead to higher cons