U.S. diesel prices reached record highs in early September 2026 amid shortages caused by refinery outages and export restrictions in Russia and the Middle East. U.S. distillate stocks fell to their lowest seasonal levels since 1996, worsening supply constraints. This situation is expected to sustain elevated transportation and shipping costs, with a cascading effect on the prices of goods and services. The crude oil market may also see increased speculation about prices reaching new highs as a result.
Source: Read the original article
