Diesel Drops 17 Cents to $6.13, Still Up $2.29 Year Over Year
National diesel fell to $6.127 per gallon the week of November 10, down 17 cents from the prior week but still $2.29 higher than November 2025.
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Diesel Benchmark Drops 16.5 Cents as Middle East War Premium Evaporates
DOE retail diesel fell to $6.127/gallon Monday, the lowest since mid-October, as futures markets erase war risk premium on Democratic election sweep and peace…
Brent Crude Holds at $98.28 as Iran Diplomacy Stalls Price Move
International benchmark slipped 0.1% Nov. 6, leaving diesel cost outlook uncertain for small fleets.
Brent Crude Jumps to $96.95 After 9% Midterm Selloff
Oil recovered 2.5% Thursday as traders unwound the prior day's political reaction. Small fleets still paying 50% more for diesel than before the Iran war.
Diesel Supply Crunch Tightens as Refineries Run Near Capacity
War-damaged energy infrastructure and maxed-out U.S. refineries leave little room to replace lost diesel supplies, pushing fuel costs higher with no quick fix…
Diesel Futures Swing 25 Cents in Two Days on Iran Rumors
Ultra-low sulfur diesel plunged then rebounded on geopolitical chatter, but backwardation and low inventories signal tight supply ahead of heating season.
BP Profit Hits 18-Year High as Refining Margins Soar
Energy giant posts strongest earnings since 2008 on refinery boom, accelerating debt paydown as diesel prices stay elevated.
Brent Crude Rises 1.8% to $111.33 on Saudi Refinery Attack
Houthi strike on Saudi Arabian refinery pushes oil to highest level since early October. Every dollar adds roughly 3 cents per gallon to diesel.
Georgia Extends Diesel Tax Break Through Nov. 30
The state's 37.3-cent-per-gallon diesel excise tax suspension runs through Thanksgiving, cutting fuel cost for fleets running I-75 and I-85.
Fuel Prices Top Carriers' Worry List for First Time Since 2014
Diesel cost overtakes economy, driver shortage, and insurance in ATRI's 2026 industry survey as fleets weigh whether rate recovery can outpace operating…
Fuel Costs Climb 18% Since August, What Small Fleets Can Do
Diesel at $6.38/gallon and crude above $105/bbl have pushed fuel from 28% to 33% of operating cost for a typical 5-truck fleet. Here's what works to cut the…
Diesel Hits $6.30, Futures Jump 5% as Russian Supply Deal Doubted
Wholesale diesel spiked October 13 as traders bet Russian volumes won't arrive. Tom Kloza says the $6.53 record could fall by midterms.