U.S. diesel hovers near record $6.43 a gallon as Strait of Hormuz disruption keeps energy prices elevated
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Diesel and gasoline prices remain near record highs as Strait of Hormuz disruptions and the Russia-Ukraine war keep crude above $100/bbl. Elevated transport and heating fuel costs raise the risk of broader cost-push inflation and margin compression across consumer and industrial sectors. The Fed's rate hike may tighten financial conditions but does not directly relieve energy-driven inflation pressure, keeping macro risk elevated.
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U.S. diesel prices remain near a record high at $6.43 per gallon, while regular gasoline averages $4.47. Energy prices have stayed elevated amid shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A national energy-aid group said households using heating oil could see winter bills rise by more than 31% year over year, and overall winter heating costs are expected to increase by more than 8.7%. Oil prices have eased slightly but are still above $100 a barrel.
