
Explain how the price of diesel was higher under the Biden administration. Diesel has reached $10 per gallon in some areas and $7 per gallon in rural areas, impacting the trucking industry and consequently the food supply at grocery stores, which drives up prices. And those prices are passed onto the consumer which then impacts the economy
Start (January 2025): Began at approximately $3.10 per gallon.2025 Baseline: Averaged a lower $3.10 per gallon over the course of the full calendar year due to expanded supply and weaker initial global demand.Recent Surge (Late 2026): Prices have escalated sharply over the last six months due to international conflict and tensions with Iran.Current Peak (September 2026): The national average has reached $4.43 to $4.48 per gallon—the highest level seen since the 2022 energy crisis