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And diesel gas, the lifeblood of American business that keeps trucks tractors and trains running, is approaching record highs.
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ABC News, 3 May 2026
On the other hand, these countries depend on imports of refined fuels like gasoline and diesel, so consumers will continue to face higher prices.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Steeper gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices are making driving and air travel more expensive.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That’s where generators like those shown off at AT&T’s exhibit, each holding 100 gallons of diesel and capable of running three days on a tank, come in.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
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ABC News, 3 May 2026
On the other hand, these countries depend on imports of refined fuels like gasoline and diesel, so consumers will continue to face higher prices.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Steeper gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices are making driving and air travel more expensive.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That’s where generators like those shown off at AT&T’s exhibit, each holding 100 gallons of diesel and capable of running three days on a tank, come in.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
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“Diesel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diesel. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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diesel
noun
die·sel
ˈdē-zəl 
-səl
1
2
: a vehicle (as a truck or train) driven by a diesel engine
3
: a fuel designed for use in diesel engines
Etymology
named for Rudolf Diesel 1858–1913 German engineer
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