account reports that US diesel prices have risen to a record $5.94 per gallon, a 72% increase over nine months. The claim ties the spike to recent US strikes on Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's vow of retaliation. US diesel peak demand season extends through November, with global daily consumption said to be up 2 million barrels. Shipping costs are also rising. The report is from a single source, and the data has not been independently confirmed.
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