
The EIA released three weeks of delayed retail diesel benchmark prices after a technical problem halted publication. The series showed a net decline of 4.3 cents per gallon since mid-June, with volatility in between.
Benchmark diesel prices drive most fuel surcharges, so the delayed release resets surcharge calculations across freight. The small net change shows retail diesel holding near record-high levels.
After 22 past neutral report events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -3.5% to +2.7%), and -0.2% over 20.
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