U.S. average diesel price falls below $6 per gallon, first decline in two months

The average price of diesel in the United States fell below $6 per gallon on Saturday, ending a two-month stretch above that level. As geopolitical tensions eased and seasonal demand weakened, pressure on the fuel market has eased somewhat, and diesel prices have retreated from historic highs. Data from fuel price tracker GasBuddy showed that the average U.S. retail diesel price on Saturday was $5.998 per gallon.