# GasBuddy

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17**: Record Highs — AAA reports diesel prices reaching $5.04 per gallon.
- **2026-03-16**: Price Milestone — US diesel average hits the $5.00 per gallon mark.
- **2026-03-12**: Strait Closure — Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt.
- **2026-03-05**: Production Slowdown — Kuwait and Qatar reduce oil output due to regional instability.
- **2026-02-28**: War Outbreak — Conflict begins in Iran involving US and Israeli forces.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US Diesel Surges Past $5 Threshold Amid Middle East Conflict
2026-03-18 02:33:25 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

US diesel prices have hit a three-year high of $5.04 per gallon following the outbreak of conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This rapid escalation threatens to drive up operational costs across shipping, agriculture, and construction, signaling a period of intense inflationary pressure for global supply chains.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/us-diesel-prices-top-5-dollars-iran-war-impact

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