U.S. diesel price hits record $5.85
The nationwide average price of diesel reached a record $5.85 a gallon as the conflict with Iran continued to disrupt global fuel flows. Diesel prices directly affect trucking and agriculture and can feed into the cost of goods transported by road.
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New mail-ballot rules blocked through midterms
A federal judge prevented the Postal Service from implementing new requirements for ballot envelopes and voter information before the November elections. The preliminary injunction replaces a temporary block that was due to expire September 10. The litigation remains unresolved, but the requirements cannot take effect during the midterms under the current order.