US Gas Prices Hit Record High; Fed Poised to Raise Interest Rates
The national average for a gallon of gas is now at $4.32, with the price of diesel even high at a record-shattering $6.23. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is set to meet Wednesday and is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from NBC News says: The national average for a gallon of gas is now at $4.32, with the price of diesel even high at a record-shattering $6.23. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is set to meet Wednesday and is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY.
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- Primary source: NBC News
- Published: Sep 14, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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