Was October 27, 2026 a record diesel price in United States?
NO
No — the record was $6.523/gal on September 22, 2026; diesel sits near $6.35 today.
Why
- AAA national diesel average about $6.34/gal on Oct 26
- Record high $6.523/gal set September 22, 2026
- Still roughly 73% above last year's $3.66/gal