Diesel in the six-state Atlantic region averaged $6.49 a gallon in the week of October 26, a 10-year high. The U.S. average rose 2.6% between October 5 and October 26 to $6.35 a gallon, and the regional price was $4.10 before the February attack on Iran.
High diesel costs are squeezing truckers and raising delivered freight costs for feed buyers. Continued fuel-cost pressure supports higher logistics expenses across U.S. feed supply chains.
After 107 past bullish macro events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median -0.5% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -3.3% to +1.6%), and +1.2% over 20.
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