# Forget crude oil. The real energy crisis right now is in diesel.

https://mins.news/en/item/42493

- NBC News, 2026-09-02 18:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy/diesel-prices-russia-iran-refining-supply-rcna595680

> The average diesel price has reached its highest level since the Iran war began, as a global supply bottleneck tightens and seasonal demand is expected to increase.

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