# Rising diesel prices will mean rising grocery prices

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Podcast: [Marketplace Morning Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketplace-morning-report-479901)
Published: 2026-09-16T15:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2026/09/16/rising-diesel-prices-mean-rising-grocery-prices
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The average price of a gallon of diesel just passed $6 for the first time late last week. Since then, it’s kept climbing and hit $6.31 a gallon this morning. A year ago, it was well under $4. That, of course, has implications for all sorts of other prices across the economy, too — particularly at the grocery store. We explain. Plus, what will a "quieter" Federal Reserve do about persistent inflation? Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter . Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future. Stories covered in this episode: It's only a matter of time before rising diesel prices show up in the grocery aisle

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