# Diesel Prices Surge to Record Highs | Business and Finance News

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Published: 2026-09-17T00:55:09+00:00
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Diesel prices are soaring to record highs—$6.31 a gallon on average—with costs up over 70% in just one year, crippling trucking and rail industries. J.B. Hunt’s profits are expected to drop 5-10%, hitting stock with its worst day ever. Farmers face higher transport costs for crops like corn and wheat, which could soon raise grocery prices for you. Prices may climb past $6.50 nationally—and hit $7 in the Midwest—with California already averaging over $8. But this crisis might accelerate adoption of self-driving and electric freight tech as a long-term solution. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/transport-economy-diesel-prices-iran.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f2c114ac60d4c985 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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