Midwest diesel climbs to $6.480 a gallon
EIA reports Midwest on-highway diesel averaged $6.480 a gallon for the week of Oct. 26, up 12.8 cents in a week and $2.765 above a year ago.
What happened
EIA's Oct. 27 update puts Midwest on-highway diesel at $6.480 a gallon, up 12.8 cents in a week and $2.765 above a year ago. The price is for the week of Oct. 26. The U.S. average rose 7.6 cents to $6.352, so the Midwest price now sits 12.8 cents above the national average.
Why it matters
EIA's table shows the Midwest price rising two weeks in a row, from $6.259 on Oct. 12 to $6.352 on Oct. 19 and $6.480 on Oct. 26. EIA's prices include all taxes. In the same week, EIA shows prices falling on the West Coast (down 6.5 cents), in California (down 8.7 cents), in New England (down 4.9 cents) and in the Central Atlantic region (down 1.2 cents). EIA lists its next diesel update for Nov. 3.
What to consider
If you run Midwest freight, check that each rate confirmation carries a fuel surcharge tied to the current EIA number, and update your fuel budget to the new price. EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update · Ohio's diesel tax cut through Jan. 2
Sources
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