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Diesel Prices Surge in NC | Fort Wayne News
Diesel prices in North Carolina just spiked 18 cents in a week, hitting $5.50 a gallon — dangerously close to last April’s record — while unleaded gas climbed 6 cents. This surge hits truckers hard and ripples through everyday costs, especially as voters head to the polls amid fierce political battles over affordability. Prices are up sharply from last year’s $3.46 for diesel, and while the state’s unleaded average ($3.75) is slightly down from last month, it’s still 89 cents higher than this time last year. Nationally, diesel averages $5.61 — higher than here — and EV charging costs in NC…
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