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Middle East conflict drives fuel prices sharply higher across U.S.

Diesel and gasoline prices have risen sharply in several U.S. locations, with reports of diesel reaching $8.06 per gallon in Bakersfield and $6.37 in Pennsylvania. The increases are linked to Middle East supply disruptions and tensions.

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Sustained fuel-price spikes can materially raise transport, farming and household costs across the United States.

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  1. Middle East conflict drives Gem State gas prices higher ↗kmvt.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC
  2. Gas, diesel prices climb in Huntsville amid Middle East tensions ↗waff.com · Recorded source date: Sep 16, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
  3. Diesel hits record $8.06 a gallon in Bakersfield amid Middle East supply disruptions ↗bakersfieldnow.com · Recorded source date: Sep 16, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC

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