Was October 27, 2026 a record diesel price in Columbus?
NO
No — diesel is near a record, but the all-time high was $6.53 a gallon on September 22, 2026.
Why
- National average diesel: $6.31/gal as of Oct 21
- Record high of $6.53 set Sept 22, 2026
- EIA's weekly record before that: $5.81 in June 2022