Diesel Prices Decline Across Most Regions, Create Fuel Surcharge Uncertainty

Diesel prices in the U.S. have decreased consistently over the past four weeks, with the national average now at $3.755 per gallon, reflecting a broader trend of falling fuel costs in most regions except the Midwest. This decline is providing some economic relief for the transportation and logistics sectors, which have been grappling with price volatility. PRIMO’s robust network and pricing intelligence directly address these fluctuations, ensuring more predictable and managed transportation costs for businesses.

National Diesel Price Drop: The national average diesel price fell by 1.3 cents to $3.755 per gallon, marking a total decrease of 11 cents over the past four weeks.

– Regional Variations: The Central Atlantic region saw the largest drop of 3.7 cents, while the Midwest experienced a slight increase of 0.2 cents.

– Gasoline Prices: The national average price for a gallon of gasoline also dipped by 3.6 cents to $3.448, which is 38 cents less than a year ago.

– Economic Impact: This trend provides some relief to the transportation and logistics sectors, although market dynamics remain susceptible to change based on global energy policies and supply chain factors.

Reference: ttnews.com