https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-moves-to-boost-diesel-supplies-have-not-yet-lowered-pricesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-moves-to-boost-diesel-supplies-have-not-yet-lowered-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-moves-to-boost-diesel-supplies-have-not-yet-lowered-prices#u124172Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:20:11 +0000United States diesel prices remain near record highs, up 70% since the start of the conflict between the United States and Israel and Iran. President Donald Trump attempted to increase supplies by pressuring allies to release emergency reserves and widening access to tax-exempt red-dyed diesel, alongside a deal to acquire diesel from Russia. Despite these high-profile initiatives, market prices have not dropped. The persistent fuel costs coincide with rising political pressure ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.Why it mattersFuel prices surged following the onset of the war on Iran, creat