# What goes into diesel prices? -
		U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

> The EIA explainer describes how US diesel prices are built from crude oil, refining crack spreads, retail margins, distribution costs and taxes. It notes that tight distillate supply and high crack spreads have pushed retail prices up, with retail diesel at $6.29/gal as of September 14.

- Date: 2026-09-18 · published 2026-09-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17655-what-goes-into-diesel-prices-u-s-energy-information-administration-eia
- Commodities: [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md)

## Why it matters

Understanding the crack spread and crude components helps buyers judge whether diesel costs are driven by crude or by refining tightness. This is background rather than a new market event.

## Read by commodity

- DIESEL: neutral

## Sources

- eia.gov: https://www.eia.gov/TODAYINENERGY/detail.php?id=68164

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