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CBS NewsNews report · Sep 11, 8:13 AM
Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time ever
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
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US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
ABC News - Business and WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened CHICAGO (AP) — Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.
The headline split The left frames it as "Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time ever". The center frames it as "U.S. Diesel Prices Top $6 a Gallon for First Time Ever".
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6 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.
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Left / center-leftDiesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time ever
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CenterUS diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
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ABC News - BusinessNews report · Sep 11, 9:25 AM
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel
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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Sep 11, 9:18 AM
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
CHICAGO (AP) — Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.
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The Seattle TimesNews report · Sep 11, 8:37 AM
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.
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WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk)News report · Sep 11, 8:27 AM
Diesel prices hit nearly $6 per gallon in Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- Rising diesel fuel costs are creating financial pressure across the Hampton Roads economy, influencing freight transport costs and public transit operations. Diese...
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OilPrice.comNews report · Sep 11, 6:30 AM
U.S. Diesel Prices Top $6 a Gallon for First Time Ever
The national average price for diesel fuel in the United States topped $6 per gallon for the first time this Thursday, adding to already considerable pain at the pump ahead of the November...
Details63/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 6 sources
63/99 Wording GapMedium confidence6 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 6 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
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Sep 11, 6:30 AM: OilPrice.com joined the source map.
Sep 11, 8:13 AM: CBS News joined the source map.
Sep 11, 8:27 AM: WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk) joined the source map.
Sep 11, 8:37 AM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 63/99 and story health is live match · 6 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.