Fuel and Gas Sector News

John Kingston Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Latest DOE/EIA diesel benchmark price increase adds almost 25 cts

The benchmark price used for most fuel surcharges rose for the 12th straight week.

Closeup, front view of a U.S. Postal Service delivery van.

Eric Kulisch Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Postal Service can proceed with 8% parcel surcharge, regulator says

The Postal Regulatory Commission said the Postal Service can go forward with a temporary price increase designed to offset rising transportation costs.

John Kingston Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Benchmark diesel up again, but by smallest amount in weeks

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is now up 11 weeks in a row.

Rear side view of a USPS delivery van in a parking lot with trees.

Eric Kulisch Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Postal Service plans 8% surcharge as Iran war raises transport costs

U.S. Postal Service is ready to charge parcel customers a fuel surcharge for the first time in its history because fuel prices are rising faster than it can change its base transportation rate.

John Kingston Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Big drop in diesel futures Monday, but benchmark price rises again

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is up for the 10th straight week.

John Kingston Friday, March 20, 2026

DEF pump prices, so far, hold steady despite Middle East turmoil

Retail DEF prices have managed to stay steady since the start of the Iran war; will it continue?

John Kingston Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Diesel benchmark moves above $5/g for first time since 2022

The benchmark used for most fuel surcharges is above $5/g for the first time in more than 3 years.

John Kingston Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Strait of Hormuz concerns: diesel benchmark sets a record gain

The price used to set diesel surcharges gained more in a week than it ever has in its 30+ year history.

John Kingston Sunday, March 1, 2026

Oil climbs in early trading, diesel rising more than crude

Oil rose in early trading late Sunday, but diesel was outstripping gains in crude.

John Kingston Tuesday, February 24, 2026

For 7th straight week, benchmark diesel price is higher

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges has risen for the 7th consecutive week.

John Kingston Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Diesel benchmark moves higher for fifth straight week

The benchmark price used for most fuel surcharges rose for the fifth straight week.

John Kingston Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Benchmark diesel up slightly as talk of an oil glut begins to fade

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose a small amount, the fourth straight increase.

John Kingston Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Diesel benchmark and futures move up again, but with possible signs of a peak

The benchmark used for most fuel surcharges rose for the third straight week.

John Kingston Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Diesel surging on cold weather, more increases in DOE/EIA benchmark loom

After a fourth quarter of mostly declines, the benchmark diesel price is climbing fast.

John Kingston Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Benchmark diesel price rises after eight weeks of declines

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for the first time in eight weeks.

John Kingston Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Benchmark diesel down 8th straight week

The consecutive week streak of declines in the benchmark retail diesel price is now eight, but market conditions are suggesting it might be a challenge to reach nine. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price declined 1.8 cents/gallon in the price published Tuesday, effective Monday. The latest price is $3.459/g. It’s […]