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$9.999 and maxed out: California diesel prices overwhelm pump displays as global supply crunch worsens

Diesel prices soar to new record highs with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

By Jordan Blum

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By Jordan Blum

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September 10, 2026, 6:07 PM ET

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As U.S. prices for diesel fuel surge to all-time highs, some California pumps literally can’t price their diesel any higher—maxing out the display at $9.999 per gallon.

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