U.S. gasoline rises 16.2 cents as diesel surges 31.8 cents

Sep 15, 2026 13:43 (37d ago)

U.S. fuel prices rose sharply, increasing pressure on consumers and inflation.
16.2 cents lifted gasoline to $4.319, while diesel rose 31.8 cents to $6.285.
Gasoline is $1.151 higher than last year; diesel is up $2.546.

U.S. fuel prices jumped sharply, with regular gasoline rising 16.2 cents over the week to $4.319 per gallon and diesel surging 31.8 cents to $6.285. Gasoline is now $1.151 more expensive than a year ago, while diesel is up $2.546 from a year earlier. The increases add pressure to household budgets and inflation.