U.S. diesel prices surge toward record levels

United States

First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 10:32 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Diesel prices reportedly jumped 10 cents overnight and are approaching an all-time high, while gasoline and travel costs also rose in Southern California ahead of Labor Day.

SO WHAT?

Record fuel costs could increase transport and travel expenses and add broader inflationary pressure.

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jalopnik.comen

Diesel Jumped 10 Cents Overnight, Could Set New All-Time Record Within Days

Sep 3, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC

oilprice.comen

U.S. Diesel Prices Surge Toward All-Time High

Sep 3, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC

nbcpalmsprings.comen

Average Riverside County Gas Price Rises To Highest Amount Since June 9

Sep 3, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC

ocregister.comen

Southern California's Labor Day travel plans rocked by gas, lodging costs – Orange County Register

Sep 3, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC

presstelegram.comen

Southern California's Labor Day travel plans rocked by gas, lodging costs – Press Telegram

Sep 3, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

993thefox.iheart.comen

Labor Day Drivers Face Highest Gas Prices On Record

Sep 3, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC

readingeagle.comen

Record Labor Day gasoline prices expected at pump

Sep 3, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC

kiss983.iheart.comen

Labor Day Drivers Face Highest Gas Prices On Record

Sep 3, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC

finance.yahoo.comen

Record high gas prices expected for Labor Day

Sep 3, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC