⛽ The Iran war is hitting Colorado wallets right now — at the pump and beyond.

Colorado diesel has reached a record $6.04/gallon, up from $3.58 a year ago. Regular gasoline is $4.37, up from $3.24.

In just one year:

🚛 Diesel: up nearly 69%

⛽ Regular gas: up about 35%

The Iran war and disruption to global oil supplies have contributed to sharply higher fuel prices. Crude oil is around $100/barrel, and continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is keeping pressure on energy markets.

And $6 diesel affects far more than truck drivers. Diesel powers much of the transportation and equipment behind our economy:

🚚 Shipping

🛒 Groceries

📦 Deliveries

🏗️ Construction

🌾 Agriculture

🛠️ Small businesses

Higher transportation costs can eventually work their way into the prices families pay.

And now inflation is contributing to higher interest rates.

With inflation still elevated, the Federal Reserve yesterday raised its benchmark interest-rate range by 0.25 percentage point to 3.75%–4.00% as it works to bring inflation back toward its 2% goal.

So families can feel the pressure in multiple places: higher fuel prices, inflation and higher borrowing costs.

The Iran war may be thousands of miles away, but its economic consequences are reaching families right here in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Sterling Ranch and Roxborough Park.

Whatever your politics, $6 diesel and $4+ gasoline affect Colorado household budgets.

How are higher fuel prices affecting your family or business?

Sources: AAA, Federal Reserve, Reuters, CNN — Sept. 2026

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