US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 on average as the Iran war disrupts the flow of fuel

Diesel has hit a new record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever. More expensive fuel is increasing bills for businesses across sectors — some of which have already passed on costs to consumers in the form of added fees on online orders and packages in the mail. Vance says gas prices could have been "much higher were it not for our efforts," as the Iran war pushes pump prices to expected Labor Day weekend records.

Diesel hit a new record price in the United States on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world&#039...