# Benchmark diesel price sees third straight decline, now at 2025 low - FreightWaves

> The EIA weekly benchmark US diesel price rose 2 cents to $3.514 a gallon but marks its 2025 low after three straight declines totaling 12.5 cents. ULSD futures have climbed from around $2.05 to $2.18 since April 10 but were down about 2% on the day.

- Date: 2025-04-29 · published 2025-04-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/25302-benchmark-diesel-price-sees-third-straight-decline-now-at-2025-low-freightwaves
- Commodities: [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md)

## Why it matters

The benchmark fuel surcharge basis is at its lowest of the year, lowering trucking and feed delivery costs. Futures firmness and an expiring contract rollover create uncertainty about whether retail prices keep falling.

## Read by commodity

- DIESEL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- freightwaves.com: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/benchmark-diesel-price-sees-third-straight-decline-now-at-2025-low

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