Brent Crude Falls to $86.66 as Iran Sanctions Tighten
Oil dropped 5.5% in three days on new Trump administration pressure. What the slide means for diesel costs and when relief hits the pump.
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U.S. refineries hit highest run rate since 2019 as Iran war drives output
Crude throughput reached 17.4 million barrels per day last week, the fastest pace in nearly seven years.
Diesel Crack Spread Hits $102, Record High Signals Pump Spike Ahead
The refinery markup on diesel just hit an all-time high of $102 per barrel, four to six times normal. What the record spread means for your fuel bill in Q4.
Diesel Hits $5.40/Gallon, Gasoline $4 in Record August Spike
Fuel costs reach all-time highs for the month, adding $270 per week to a typical over-the-road truck's operating expense.
Brent Crude Dips to $87.18 After 5% Surge on Hormuz Uncertainty
Oil settled 0.6% lower Aug. 11 after Monday's jump. Strait reopening timeline still unclear.
Diesel Hits Multi-Year High as Hormuz Tensions Choke Supply
Strait of Hormuz disruptions are driving diesel prices to levels not seen in years. What the spike costs small fleets and why driver pay surged 70% since 2020.
Diesel Up 40% in Two Months, What Small Fleets Are Doing to Survive
National diesel averages hit $3.78 to $3.81 by spring 2026, with California fleets paying over $4.50. Fuel surcharges lag weeks behind, leaving small carriers…
Freight Rates Hit Record High in May Despite Soft Demand
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index surged to an all-time high in May, driven by tight capacity and fuel cost recovery, not volume growth.
Brent Crude Down 2.8% to $78.34 as Iran Talks Continue
Oil fell Monday on diplomatic progress, but Brent still trades $8 above pre-war levels. What the retreat means for diesel and settlement statements.
Iran Reopens Hormuz, Oil Flows Again Under U.S. Deal
Agreement lets Iran sell crude freely, reversing sanctions that spiked diesel 50% since war started. What the fuel-price drop means for small fleets.
Cushing Oil Tanks Drain Near Empty as Diesel Feedstock Tightens
Storage tanks in Oklahoma are being drawn down so fast that producers can't refill them, signaling tight crude supply that could push diesel prices higher.
Brent Crude Falls to $78.36: Down $1.19 as Iran War Premium Fades
Oil dropped another $1.19 per barrel June 18, now just $8 above pre-war levels. Diesel relief continues for fleets that saw fuel spike $2/gallon in March.