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Iran War Spoils America's Game, Heavily Impacts Trump: Know the Reason Behind It.
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CNBC Awaaz•20-09-2026, 18:31
Iran War Spoils America's Game, Heavily Impacts Trump: Know the Reason Behind It.
- •Rising tensions with Iran and supply crisis in the Strait of Hormuz have increased difficulties for the United States.
- •The national average price of diesel in the US reached a new record of $6.4866 per gallon on September 19.
- •Diesel prices have increased by about 75% in one year, from $3.71 to $6.49 per gallon.
- •The Hormuz crisis is impacting global oil supply, as 20% of the world's total oil demand is linked to this route.
- •US domestic diesel reserves are also under pressure due to the country supplying refined petroleum products to other nations.
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According to data from the American Automobile Association, the national average price of diesel in the US reached $6.4866 per gallon on September 19, 2026, marking a significant record high amid ongoing conflict.
Following the start of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, the supply route through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely affected. This vital energy chokepoint normally links to about 20% of the world's total oil demand, and disruptions there have triggered a global fuel crisis.
California has emerged as the most expensive diesel market in the United States. AAA data indicates that the average price of diesel in the state is $8.4161 per gallon, which is about $2 higher than the national average.
