Key facts
- The U.S. national average price of diesel surpassed $6 a gallon on Thursday.
- GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan stated that the price increase will make "every truck, every delivery, every package, every grocery run just got more expensive."
The U.S. national average price for diesel fuel reached a record high of over $6 a gallon on Thursday, according to data from price tracker GasBuddy. This marks the first time the average price has crossed this threshold.
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan noted on social media that the surge in diesel prices will lead to increased costs for transportation, deliveries, and essential goods such as groceries.