Nytimes iconNytimesSep 14, 2026

What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.

President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.

What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.

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President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.

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President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.

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