Korea is witnessing a rare reversal in fuel pricing amid the widening U.S.-Israel war on Iran, with diesel now costing more than gasoline at many domestic gas stations despite benefiting from lower fuel taxes. According to the Korea National Oil Corp.’s Opinet website Friday, the nationwide average price of diesel was 1,878.18 won ($1.28) per liter, while gasoline was priced at 1,866.08 won per liter. The website showed the price trend in 10 of 17 municipalities and regions, including Seoul, Incheon, Ulsan and Gyeonggi Province. The trend emerged in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, reflecting the limits of Korea’s tax policy in favor of diesel amid a global tightening of the fuel’s supply, according to industry officials. They noted that diesel had long been sold at a lower price than gasoline in Korea, supported by a policy that levies 240 won less in tax per liter. The policy is aimed at curbing fuel consumption by ordinary drivers who mostly use gasoline-powered vehicles, thereby helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The policy also supports