$97 Oil Prices Soar as US-Iran Tensions Drive Diesel Costs to New High

Oil prices have surged to $97 per barrel as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate.

The national average for diesel has reached $5.78 per gallon, marking a 53 percent increase since hostilities began in late February.

This jump reflects the war's impact on oil supplies and global fuel prices, which have also soared.

The conflict is disrupting crucial routes like the Strait of Hormuz, further increasing transportation costs.