White House Weighs Emergency Powers as National Diesel Average Surpasses $6, Threatening the U.S. Economy Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON — With the national average for diesel fuel surging past an unprecedented $6 per gallon and regular gasoline hovering above $4.20, the Trump administration finds itself facing a critical economic and political hurdle. The dramatic spike in fuel costs is driven by a severe global refining squeeze, exacerbated by compounding geopolitical shocks: an escalation…
