Trump announces $8 billion in diesel relief for U.S. farmers

The USDA said farmers don't need crop insurance to qualify and can prepare to apply by creating a Login.gov account.

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Inflation surged in September as U.S. energy costs jumped

Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.

• Oct 14

Would access to Russian diesel help drive down U.S. prices?

Average U.S. diesel prices remain stuck above $6 a gallon, raising fuel costs in trucking, agriculture and construction.

• Oct 12

Trump temporarily expands use of red-dyed diesel. Will it lower costs?

Experts say the new executive order will have a limited impact on farmers and truckers who rely on diesel.

• Oct 7

Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say

President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.

• Sep 28

Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief?

Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.

• Sep 23

Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time ever

The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.

• Sep 11

Iran threatens "more painful" retaliation after U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers

Iran on Sunday threatened a "more painful" response to U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.

• Sep 7

Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022

The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine​ sent crude oil prices surging.

• Mar 31

Diesel tops $5 a gallon for the first time since December 2022

Rising diesel prices could push up costs across the U.S. economy, as many goods move by diesel-powered trucks.

• Mar 17