6 October 2026
Benchmark diesel slides; what will be impact of red dye change?
The benchmark price used as the basis for most fuel surcharges fell for the second week in a row , as the market awaits the impact of a change in federal regulation on a type of fuel that can now be consumed by over the road trucks. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average retail weekly diesel price declined for the second consecutive week, dropping 18. 3 cents/gallon to $6. 199/g. The price is effective Monday but published Tuesday.
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