# Gas and diesel prices spike as war escalates, pushing up inflation

https://mins.news/en/video/55428

- ABC News, 2026-09-12 02:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNBQ-ZuU-xQ

> As the war escalates, fuel prices are surging and adding to inflationary pressure. The average U.S. gas price has reached $4.30 a gallon, up 18 cents from last week, while diesel has topped $6 per gallon for the first time.

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