# Jump in benchmark diesel price biggest since June - FreightWaves

> The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose by its largest amount since June, with the EIA retail average up 5.8 cents to $3.561/gal. The increase followed several days of gains in CME ULSD futures, which rose from $2.2053 to around $2.36/gal. Retail prices are lagging the futures move.

- Date: 2025-01-06 · published 2025-01-06T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/10348-jump-in-benchmark-diesel-price-biggest-since-june-freightwaves
- Commodities: [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md)

## Why it matters

Rising diesel benchmarks increase fuel surcharges and hauling costs for feed ingredients. The move reflects futures momentum rather than a new supply shock.

## Read by commodity

- DIESEL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- freightwaves.com: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/jump-in-benchmark-diesel-price-biggest-since-june

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