# Benchmark diesel up again, but by smallest amount in weeks - FreightWaves

> The EIA average US retail ULSD diesel price rose 2.6 cents to $5.401 per gallon, an 11th straight weekly increase, though the smallest in weeks. Physical diesel in some parts of the world is above $200 per barrel, and CME ULSD settled at $4.3643 per gallon on Monday.

- Date: 2026-03-31 · published 2026-03-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20335-benchmark-diesel-up-again-but-by-smallest-amount-in-weeks-freightwaves
- Commodities: [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md)

## Why it matters

Diesel is a key cost for feed transport and milling, and the Iran-driven rally keeps freight and processing costs elevated. The slowing weekly gain suggests momentum is fading, but levels remain near 2022 highs.

## Read by commodity

- DIESEL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- freightwaves.com: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/benchmark-diesel-up-again-but-by-smallest-amount-in-weeks

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