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These prices have been near record highs in the United States. Trump made the remarks during an event at the White House, indicating that \"important news\" was expected concerning the diesel situation and that the administration would \"take this issue head-on.\""},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The price of diesel in the US reached $6.28 per gallon on October 9th. Reports indicate that diesel prices have risen by 70% since the commencement of the US-Iran war. 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