Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Why This Surge Isn’t a Blip @FreightWaves

Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Why This Surge Isn’t a Blip @FreightWaves

Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Diesel prices are near record highs, and this spike may have more staying power than 2008 or 2022. John Kingston breaks down what’s driving the run-up: refinery outages, Russian supply hits, maintenance season and heating oil demand.

Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Why This Surge Isn’t a Blip

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Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Why This Surge Isn’t a Blip