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Diesel Hits All-Time Price Record

U.S. diesel prices hit a record $5.85 per gallon amid wars disrupting global refinery supply.

Photo: Fox Business

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Axios and CNBC emphasized Ukraine-Russia Supply Crunch; Fox Business emphasized Iran Conflict Price Spike.

LEFT FOCUS

▸Ukraine's drone campaign targeting Russian refineries has further strained worldwide diesel refinery capacity beyond the Iran disruption. — Axios
▸Ukraine forcing Russia to ban diesel exports is highlighted as a key driver compounding the supply crunch. — CNBC

RIGHT FOCUS

▸The year-ago national average was $3.7121, compared to today's $5.85 — a figure foregrounded for context. — Fox Business
▸Coverage framed the story primarily around the Iran conflict, with Ukraine's refinery role mentioned only indirectly. — Fox Business

Diesel Hits All-Time High

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Diesel Hits All-Time High

U.S. diesel prices reached a record $5.85 per gallon on September 4, 2026.

Left: Record prices add to Trump's political headaches.

Right: Iran conflict cited as primary driver of the spike.

Bond Yields Near Multi-Decade Highs

09/03/26Photo: Fox Business

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Bond Yields Near Multi-Decade Highs

U.S. and global bond yields have surged to multi-year highs amid inflation and debt fears.

Left: Left asks: can Treasury manage the debt fallout?

Right: Right blames energy prices and war for yield spike

Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal

YesterdayPhoto: Washington Examiner Business

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Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal

Trump announced a deal claiming U.S. control over roughly 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil.

Left: Chevron bets $7B on Venezuelan production.

Right: Opinion: No democracy, no lasting oil deal.

U.S.-Canada 50% Tariff Standoff

YesterdayPhoto: Washington Examiner Business

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U.S.-Canada 50% Tariff Standoff

The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canada, triggering dollar-for-dollar Canadian retaliation.

Left: Canada retaliates; energy ties keep oil off the table.

Right: Op-ed: tariffs hand China a strategic opening.