
U.S. retail diesel prices posted a small rise, ending a 19-week decline. Crude oil has rebounded sharply in May after a record low in April, with Saudi Arabia and Russia discussing deeper output cuts.
Rising crude on OPEC+ cut talks lifts diesel and energy input costs, while the diesel uptick signals firmer fuel expenses for freight and farm operations.
After 487 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.0% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.0%), and +1.5% over 20.
After 105 past bullish macro events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median -0.4% over 5 sessions (45% higher; middle half -3.4% to +1.8%), and +1.2% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.