The price of diesel in the US rose to $6.23 per gallon, reaching a new record. Data from the American Automobile Association showed that the price continued to rise after exceeding the $6 mark for the first time.
The price of diesel stood at $5.96 per gallon on September 7. Diesel is widely used in transportation, particularly by trucks, trains and ships, as well as in the agricultural sector.
In energy markets, the price of Brent crude rose 2.8% to $107.54 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude also rose by approximately 3%, climbing above $102 a barrel.