BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 16: Container ships are loaded and unloaded at a port on October 16, 2026, in Bayonne, New Jersey. The surging price of diesel fuel, used in everything from commercial trucks to many SUVs and recreational vehicles, has become a major issue in the upcoming midterm elections. Rising diesel prices have trickled through the American economy, affecting the cost of food, clothing, and other daily staples. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)