Rising fuel costs straining Pentagon budget: report

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The Pentagon is facing mounting financial pressure from a growing number of unexpected costs, with rising fuel expenses among the most significant, Anadolu reports citing a report by ABC News.

War Department records show the average fuel price paid by the military rose from $154.14 per barrel in October 2025 to $195.72 in April this year, marking an increase of nearly 27 per cent in six months.

These figures reflect average costs across roughly two dozen fuel types, including gasoline and jet fuel, the report says.

These figures reflect average costs across roughly two dozen fuel types, including gasoline and jet fuel.

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