U.S. diesel average hits record $5.85 a gallon as Iran war tightens oil supply
US diesel prices hit a record as the Iran conflict tightens global oil supply, reinforcing energy-driven cost pressures across transport-intensive goods. With crude near $94/bbl and US inflation still above the Fed's target, markets may reprice toward tighter policy expectations. The setup is supportive for oil-linked assets but negative for broader risk sentiment via renewed inflation and rate uncertainty.
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U.S. diesel prices climbed to a record average of $5.85 a gallon on Friday, up 55% since the Iran war began in late February. Gasoline averaged $4.14 a gallon, the highest ever for this time of year. Global oil prices hovered near $94 a barrel, well above the $72.50 level seen before the war. U.S. annual inflation was 3.4% in July, still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.