Midwest diesel rose to $6.352 a gallon this week
EIA's Oct. 20 update puts Midwest on-highway diesel at $6.352, up 9.3 cents in a week.
What happened
EIA's Oct. 20 update puts Midwest on-highway diesel at $6.352, up 9.3 cents in a week, and the U.S. average at $6.276, the first weekly rise in four weeks.
What to consider
If you run Michigan freight, check that every rate confirmation carries a fuel surcharge tied to the current number.
Sources
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