https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-oil-industry-warns-diesel-prices-will-not-return-to-normal-for-a-yearContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-oil-industry-warns-diesel-prices-will-not-return-to-normal-for-a-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-oil-industry-warns-diesel-prices-will-not-return-to-normal-for-a-year#u98889Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:26:46 +0000United States oil and gas executives warn that high diesel prices will not return to 2025 levels for more than a year. A survey of industry leaders by the Dallas Federal Reserve highlights that record diesel prices are squeezing farmers, truckers, and local communities. This fuel crisis stems from a combination of refinery constraints, depleted inventories, and global disruptions, including the Iran war and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The situation has prompted Washington to weigh potential policy responses, including a possible restriction or ban on American diesel exports.Why it