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(8 articles)Diesel Crunch Could Drive Up Freight Costs for CFOs
A looming diesel supply shortage is poised to create significant pressure on corporate procurement budgets as transportation costs rise across trucking and intermodal networks. This supply constraint
Diesel Export Ban Talk Rattles Fuel Markets, Threatens Gasoline Spike
The White House's consideration of a diesel export ban, discussed at the highest levels this week, has triggered an immediate market reaction that reveals the hidden costs of such a policy. While futu
US Diesel Hits $5.62/gal: 53% YoY Rise Strains Supply Chains
Diesel fuel prices in the United States have climbed to $5.62 per gallon, representing a dramatic 53% increase compared to the same period a year earlier. This sharp escalation in fuel costs is creati
Truckload Spot Rates Surge 43% YoY, Pressuring Peak Season Costs
RXO's latest Curve Report reveals a dramatic acceleration in truckload spot rate inflation, with second-quarter rates climbing 32.4% year-over-year and Q3 rates reaching 43% above prior-year levels. T
Transport Costs Hit Two-Year High, Driving Broader Inflation
Transport and freight costs have climbed to their highest levels in two years, becoming a primary driver of broader economic inflation. This escalation reflects a combination of factors including capa
Trucking Operating Costs Surge 3.4% in 2025, Outpacing Inflation
The American Transportation Research Institute's 2025 annual operating cost survey reveals a trucking industry under significant cost pressure, with average operational expenses climbing to $2.336 per
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
Freight Rates Hit 2-Year High Amid Geopolitical Trade Disruptions
Global freight rates have surged to their highest levels in two years, driven primarily by geopolitical tensions that are forcing carriers to reroute shipments and reduce capacity deployment. This rep