In Pictures: California diesel hits $10/gal as stations reportedly run dry, fueling EV interest

A shuttered fuel station in Collingwood, Australia, reflects the kind of dry-pump scenes now being reported across parts of California.

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Drivers filling up at night face steadily climbing prices as California diesel pushes past the $10-per-gallon mark.

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Forecourt signage at stations across the state has become a focal point as diesel prices test pump display limits.

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Every fill-up now carries a premium as record diesel costs ripple through California's trucking and logistics sectors.

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Analysts say the shortages driving headlines remain localized, but the price pain is being felt statewide.

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Consumers confronting four-figure fill-ups are increasingly weighing electric vehicles as an alternative.

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Fuel station operators nationwide are watching California's diesel crunch for signs it could spread to other markets.

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With diesel at unprecedented levels, some California drivers are rethinking daily commutes and vehicle choices.

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Stations running dry have left some motorists searching for working pumps, adding to pressure for a shift to EVs.

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