Average diesel prices in the United States have reached an unprecedented $5.85 per gallon, marking a significant increase from $3.71 a year ago and surpassing the previous peak recorded after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that this surge mirrors the sharp rise in wholesale oil costs since the conflict between the US and Israel against Iran began in late February.<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump has responded to the escalating costs by pledging to substantially reduce fuel prices for Americans. In January, the US invaded Venezuela, and on Saturday, an agreement was announced involving the development of 17 strategic oil fields with a proven potential of 65 billion barrels. According to Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodr\u00edguez, the deal includes an investment of over $100 billion and generates more than $209 billion in taxes for Venezuela.<\/p>\n
A US official told CBS News that the American government will retain 55% control of the joint venture alongside an experienced private operator. However, some analysts have expressed skepticism regarding whether this agreement will resolve the long-standing barriers that have historically deterred investment in Venezuela’s oil sector.<\/p>\n
The price spike is largely attributed to supply constraints caused by Iran’s response to the war, which has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway, located south of Iran, serves as a critical transit route for approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.<\/p>\n
The soaring costs have created tension ahead of the midterm elections in November. Recent polling by Reuters\/Ipsos indicates that President Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 33%, with only 31% of Americans supporting the ongoing military conflict.<\/p>\n
Price increases are not distributed evenly across the country. AAA data shows that residents in Western states face significantly higher costs due to tax differences and greater distances from domestic oil producers. For instance, Washington state has seen average diesel prices climb to $6.81 per gallon, up from $5.03 a year ago. Additionally, average petrol prices have reached a historical high of $4.15 per gallon, compared to $3.20 during the same period last year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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