Under the influence of the Middle East situation, diesel prices in California have reached a record high.

Due to factors such as the situation in the Middle East, diesel prices in California, USA have reached a historic high. The latest data from the American Automobile Association shows that the average price of diesel in California rose to $7.02 per gallon on the 24th. Data shows that the national average price of diesel in the United States is around $5.34 per gallon, also at a relatively high level in recent years. The national average price of gasoline is around $3.98 per gallon, which has further increased in the past few days. According to US media reports, recent global energy transportation has been affected by the situation in the Middle East, leading to a significant increase in diesel futures prices. At the same time, the refining capacity in California has decreased, driving the local diesel prices to continue to rise. Since October 2025, two refineries in California have closed, reducing refining capacity by about 20%. Industry insiders point out that the rise in diesel prices will increase transportation costs and may further affect prices of food, construction materials, and retail goods.