Diesel's All-Time High

Diesel prices have climbed to an all-time high of $6.51 per gallon, according to AAA, up 76% from the same time last year. The discussion in Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing links the spike to broader economic effects that go beyond drivers of diesel vehicles, potentially affecting trucking, marine and other sectors that rely on diesel fuel. The episode, recorded Sept. 21, 2026, also touches on Berkshire Hathaway’s succession plan and the possibility of a dividend, alongside a mailbag segment on stocks that may be showing early signs of recovery.