Severe winter weather across large parts of the United States has begun to show up at the fuel pump, with both diesel and gasoline prices rising after weeks of relative stability. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the national average on-highway diesel price increased sharply, climbing 9 cents to $3.624 as of January 27. Gasoline prices also moved higher, rising 5 cents to a national average of $2.853. The price increases come as winter storms disrupted refinery operations, slowed fuel deliveries, and complicated logistics across key transportation corridors. For trucking fleets and logistics providers, even small price changes can quickly translate into higher operating costs, especially during periods of weather-related delays and reduced efficiency. Regional Diesel Price Trends Diesel prices rose in every major U.S. region, with the Midwest seeing the largest jump. Here’s a breakdown of how prices changed across the country: Midwest: Diesel… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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