Diesel prices surge0ShareFinanceDiesel prices surge10 sources·Updated Sep 21, 2026·1 min read0Photo: Ekaterina Belinskaya / Wikimedia Commons (Pexels)SponsoredSponsoredIn this story:TagSponsoredMore on this storyBack to NewsFinanceRegional gas prices rise while national average edges downGasoline prices rose over the past week in Baltimore, Chattanooga and Iowa, reaching averages of $4.24, $3.81 and $4.25 per gallon, respectively, while the national average edged down to $4.29. National diesel prices also fell, though analysts cautioned that hurricane-related refinery impacts and broader uncertainty could still affect fuel costs.12 sourcesEnvironmentEU proposes delaying methane import standardsThe European Commission has proposed delaying EU methane rules for fossil-fuel imports, citing energy-security concerns and pressure from industry and governments; accounts differ on the length, ranging from a one-year postponement to a later 2029 compliance deadline. Fossil-fuel groups want a longer delay, while environmental advocates and center-left lawmakers warn against weakening the climate law.
