Diesel Prices Above Six Dollars A Gallon

CHICAGO (AP) — Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on

September 11th, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Russia's war

With Ukraine, disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. The national average of nearly $6.06 is up from $5.85 last week and almost $3.71 this time last year, according to motor club AAA. Higher diesel prices mean more

expensive transportation for a long list of everyday goods. That’s

because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks. And

some businesses have already passed along steeper costs to

consumers in the form of added fees on online orders and packages in

the mail. Shoppers may feel more and more sticker shock, particularly

in the grocery aisle. Perishable foods, like meat and produce, face one

of the most immediate strains of expensive diesel because they need to be hauled in and restocked frequently, or may be harvested using farm equipment powered by the fuel.