Middle East Conflicts Drive Diesel Price Hike to $5.313 Per Gallon
The national average on-highway diesel price rose by 18 cents to $5.313 per gallon, while gasoline prices increased by 10 cents to $4.096 per gallon.
Rising crude oil prices, driven by Middle East conflicts and regional instability, are the main factors behind recent fuel price increases.
The conflict between Iran and Yemen has disrupted major oil routes, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb chokepoint.
In the Midwest, diesel prices rose 21 cents to $5.196, while on the West Coast, they increased by 19 cents to $6.067.