# Associated Press

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Diesel hits $5.85 record: retail freight, delivery costs set to climb
2026-09-05 00:37:25 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The U.S. average diesel price hit a record $5.85 per gallon as the Iran war disrupts fuel flows. For retailers, that means higher freight, last-mile delivery, and store replenishment costs, likely to pressure margins and consumer prices.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/diesel-5-85-record-retail-freight-costs

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