Australian fuel prices set to rise by 30c as global markets react to 'deadly cocktail' - theguardian.com

Latest News About Fuel price surge pushes US diesel past $6

The national average for diesel in the US moved beyond $6 a gallon for the first time. That record high is linked to the wars in Ukraine and Iran. Motorists across the country are facing higher costs at the pump. Australian fuel prices are expected to rise by 30 cents a litre amid global market pressure. For motorists, drivers in Winchester saw 192.9p per litre. China has limited fuel price increases for the third time since the Iran war began. Chinese authorities have also moved to slow the pace of price rises. The trend was published on Friday, 11 September 2026.

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