Diesel Prices Soar to Record High Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

The average price of diesel fuel in the US has reached an all-time high, hitting $5.85 per gallon on Friday morning, according to AAA.

This represents a staggering 58 percent increase from last year's price of around $3.71 per gallon and a nearly nine percent jump from just last month's average of $5.37 per gallon.

The surge in diesel prices is likely to have far-reaching consequences, pushing up the cost of everyday goods as commercial delivery trucks rely heavily on this fuel.

The White House has attributed the increase to the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has strained global energy supplies and led to a rise in crude oil costs.