Bidenflation Pushes Diesel Prices Sky-High, Smashing Farmers, Truckers, and Consumers

Diesel fuel is a staple for the farmers and truckers who supply Americans with their essential needs – and its price has skyrocketed in recent months, driven by inflation to far outstrip regular gasoline in price hikes.

AP reports diesel fuel was averaging $5.52 a gallon nationally Tuesday — up a dizzying 68 percent from a year ago, when it was selling for just $3.28. By comparison, a gallon of regular gasoline is averaging $4.50, up 42 percent from a year ago.

Gasoline prices have eased somewhat in recent weeks while diesel has remained chronically high, with American refineries operating near capacity.