# Gas and Diesel Prices Surge Despite Oil Drop | Durham News

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-09-18T03:45:31+00:00
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Gas prices are surging despite falling oil costs, with national averages up nearly 1 percent and diesel soaring 77 percent this year—forcing trucking, farming, and construction to pay steep surcharges as shortages persist. The crisis stems from Middle East tensions disrupting oil flows, Ukraine-Russia conflict choking diesel exports, and U.S. reserves dwindling. Even executives call $8 a gallon “science fiction,” while the Fed hikes rates to combat inflation—tying energy chaos to broader economic pain. 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.heraldsun.com/news/business/article317284833.html#storylink=partnerdigest_the More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1cb8b8ce161fa529 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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