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The national average for gas hit $4.22 today, while diesel climbed to a record $5.94 a gallon.

Higher gasoline prices directly squeeze household budgets, while record diesel costs raise expenses for trucking, farming, and manufacturing, potentially leading to higher grocery, delivery, and consumer goods prices.