U.S. diesel price hits an all-time high as the Iran war disrupts the flow of fuel

Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods.This could add to Republicans’ political challenges ahead of November’s midterm elections, with voters already sour on President Donald Trump’s...