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Procurement
ModerateOct 20, 2026

Diesel Prices Rise 9.7 Cents as Market Volatility Persists

The Department of Energy's benchmark diesel price increased 9.7 cents per gallon to $6.276/g this week, following a sharp commodities market move that reflected renewed uncertainty about fuel supply c

FreightWaves#diesel-pricing#fuel-surcharge#commodity-markets
Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateOct 10, 2026

Trump's Red Dye Diesel Order Lacks State Coordination Details

President Trump's formal executive order on red dye diesel tax relief was published in the Federal Register as a four-page directive, but it provides limited specificity on a critical operational prob

FreightWaves#red-dye-diesel#fuel-tax-policy#executive-order
Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateOct 8, 2026

Red Dye Diesel Tax Break Falls Flat with Trucking Industry

A federal executive order permitting red dye diesel (traditionally reserved for off-road agricultural use) to be used in trucks has generated far less enthusiasm than anticipated among trucking indust

FreightWaves#fuel-tax-policy#red-dye-diesel#trucking-costs
Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateOct 6, 2026

Red Dye Diesel Executive Order: Will Trucking See Real Savings?

The Trump administration signed an executive order allowing red dye diesel, traditionally reserved for agricultural use, to be consumed by over-the-road trucking fleets. This move could theoretically

FreightWaves#diesel-pricing#fuel-surcharge#red-dye-diesel
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 2, 2026

September Fuel Surge to Pressure South Africa Road Freight Logistics

South African road freight logistics is experiencing renewed pressure from climbing fuel prices expected in September, intensifying an already challenging operating environment for trucking companies

truckandfreight.co.za#fuel-prices-september#road-freight-costs#logistics-inflation
Procurement
High ImpactAug 21, 2026

Diesel Prices Surge 71% Since Iran War: Supply Chain Crisis

Since the outbreak of military conflict between Iran and the U.S./Israel in late February 2024, diesel prices have surged 71% while crude oil has risen only 26%, creating an unprecedented and historic

FreightWaves#diesel-pricing#fuel-costs#geopolitical-risk
Procurement
High ImpactJul 28, 2026

Diesel Prices Decouple from Oil Markets Amid Global Disruptions

The diesel market is experiencing unprecedented disconnection from crude oil prices, with the gap between Brent crude and ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) exceeding $2 per gallon, a level never recorded

FreightWaves#diesel-pricing#fuel-surcharge#crude-oil-markets
Procurement
High ImpactJul 14, 2026

Diesel Prices Surge on Geopolitical Tensions: Russia and Hormuz Risk

Diesel prices are accelerating upward after nine weeks of declines, driven by two converging supply shocks: Ukrainian drone strikes crippling Russian refinery capacity and escalating military activity

FreightWaves#diesel-pricing#fuel-surcharge#strait-of-hormuz
Procurement
ModerateJul 1, 2026

Diesel Prices Fall While Futures Rally: What It Means for Freight

Retail diesel prices have declined for eight consecutive weeks, with the Department of Energy reporting a price of $4.668/gallon as of early July, a dramatic 97.2 cent drop from the May 4 peak of $5.6

FreightWaves#diesel-pricing#fuel-surcharge#crude-oil-market