# Diesel prices turn back north, freight rates at record highs | FleetOwner

> The U.S. national average diesel price rose 2.8 cents to $5.101 per gallon in the week of April 18, according to EIA data. Diesel remains above $5 in most regions and nearly $2 higher than a year earlier, while freight rates and fuel surcharges track diesel upward.

- Date: 2022-04-19 · published 2022-04-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/42031-diesel-prices-turn-back-north-freight-rates-at-record-highs-fleetowner
- Commodities: [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md), [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Rising diesel prices increase trucking surcharges and freight rates, raising delivered costs for feed ingredients and grain. The persistent level near record highs keeps transport-driven cost pressure on feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: neutral
- DIESEL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- fleetowner.com: https://www.fleetowner.com/news/article/21239414/diesel-prices-turn-back-north-freight-rates-at-record-highs

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