The overlooked Russia-Ukraine war grows its outsized impact on energy as U.S. diesel prices hit all-time high — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-overlooked-russia-ukraine-war-grows-its-outsized-impact-on-energy-as-u-s-diesel-prices-hit-all-time-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. Diesel Prices Hit Record High Amid Middle East Conflicthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-overlooked-russia-ukraine-war-grows-its-outsized-impact-on-energy-as-u-s-diesel-prices-hit-all-time-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-overlooked-russia-ukraine-war-grows-its-outsized-impact-on-energy-as-u-s-diesel-prices-hit-all-time-high#u59885Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:02:35 +0000U.S. diesel prices have surged to a record national average of $5.85 per gallon. The spike is driven by disruptions to fuel flows and refinery knockouts stemming from ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran. This milestone puts severe pressure on the broader economy, heavily impacting sectors from trucking to agricultural crops in California. The escalating fuel costs create a fresh political challenge for President Trump ahead of the midterms, even as administration officials argue that military actions have prevented a full-scale energy crisis.Why it mattersThe combination of the Russia-Ukraine war