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Diesel Hits All-Time High

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

Diesel Hits All-Time High
Photo: Fox Business

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Axios and Marketplace emphasized Political Fallout For Trump; Fox Business emphasized Iran Conflict Driving Prices.

LEFT FOCUS

  • ▸Prices surged 17 cents in just the last two days before the record was set. — Axios
  • ▸The record price compounds a growing political problem for President Trump. — Axios
  • ▸A seasonal fall upswing is a contributing factor on top of the war-driven price spike. — Marketplace
  • ▸Prices are likely to climb even higher before cooling off. — Marketplace

RIGHT FOCUS

  • ▸Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly accused Trump of causing the spike, saying he 'started his war with Iran.' — Fox Business
  • ▸The year-ago average was $3.7121, highlighting how sharply prices have risen over 12 months. — Fox Business
Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal
YesterdayPhoto: Washington Examiner Business
ECONOMYDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

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
ECONOMYDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

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.

Bond Yields Near Multi-Decade Highs
09/03/26Photo: Fox Business
ECONOMYDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

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

Warsh's First Jackson Hole Speech
08/30/26Photo: Fox Business
ECONOMYDIVERGENCE: ALIGNEDDEV.

Warsh's First Jackson Hole Speech

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh warned at Jackson Hole that inflation remains too high and rate hikes may be needed.

Left: Left sees opacity and unanswered guidance questions.

Right: Right focuses on Warsh's clear anti-guidance stance.