Diesel fuel has reached a record high price, exceeding $6 per gallon for the first time. The national average is $6.06 per gallon, according to AAA, an increase of eight cents from the previous week. This surge in diesel costs is likely to lead to higher prices for consumer goods.

The price increase is attributed to rising oil costs, with diesel costs increasing over 55% since the start of the war. This surpasses the 40% jump in gasoline prices over the same period.

Further details on the impact of this price increase are available from the source, including a review of AAA data on record annual percentage increases for diesel fuel.