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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: U.S. diesel fuel prices reached an all-time high in September 2026.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Federal data going back to 1994 show average on-highway diesel prices reached a record $6.53 per gallon on Sept. 21, 2026. That exceeded the previous high of $5.81 per gallon recorded in June 2022.
Date: 10/18/2026
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Last Updated on October 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check