U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops

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What happenedUS diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon.

What changedLos Angeles Times frames it as "U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops". Middle East Eye frames it as "US diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon".

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Still Watching. Los Angeles Times frames it as "U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops". Middle East Eye frames it as "US diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon".

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Los Angeles Times3h ago

U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops

Record-high diesel prices are squeezing California's economy, driving up fuel and operational costs for local farmers, trucking fleets and supply chains.

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Middle East Eye1h ago

US diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon

US diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon The price of diesel hit a new record Friday in the United States, as disruption from the US war with Iran squeezes voters. The cost is now $5.85 a...

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