https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-diesel-prices-hit-new-record-high-as-fuel-squeeze-bitesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-diesel-prices-hit-new-record-high-as-fuel-squeeze-biteshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-diesel-prices-hit-new-record-high-as-fuel-squeeze-bites#u72304Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:31:21 +0000Diesel prices have hit a new national record high, creating a fuel squeeze across the United States. The price surge is impacting trucking operators, the travel industry, and food banks in states including Nebraska and California. While some Minnesota farmers are benefiting from high crop prices, there are concerns that diesel costs will erode those profits. In some locations, the crisis is exemplified by fuel prices reaching $9.99 per gallon. These increases are creating economic pressure for North Country businesses and agricultural operators in California's Central Valley.Why it matter