Was October 26, 2026 a record diesel price in United States?
NO
No — the national diesel average is $6.35 a gallon, 18 cents under the $6.53 record set September 22.
Why
- AAA national diesel average: $6.3492 as of Oct 26
- Record high: $6.5276, set September 22, 2026
- Still 73% above last year's $3.66 a gallon