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Diesel crosses $5 per gallon average in the US
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The national average price for diesel has exceeded $5 per gallon as the war in Iran strains oil supplies, according to AAA. Diesel, like gasoline, is made from oil. It is often used to fuel trucks used in shipping, and high diesel prices can raise the price of trucked goods. A month ago, before the…