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Truckers warn record diesel prices threaten routes and profits

10/10/2026

American truckers warn that soaring diesel costs are eroding profits and forcing carriers to cut routes, raising fears that smaller operators may be forced out of business.

The pressure stems from the Iran conflict, which has driven fuel prices to levels that threaten to disrupt the movement of goods across the United States.

The national average for diesel reached approximately $6.32 per gallon on Monday, according to AAA data.

This figure represents a jump of more than 70% from the roughly $3.69 per gallon recorded at the same time last year.