Fuel Insights
In-depth analysis and real-time insights into U.S. gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and refined products markets, prices, and trends from petroleum expert Patrick De Haan
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Midwest Gas Prices Fall, West Coast Jumps, and Iran Talks Fall Apart Again (opens the original)
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The nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen 1.6 cents over the last week and stands at $4.42 per gallon, according to GasBuddy® data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 35.9 cents from a month ago and is $1.34 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel fell 4.1 cents in the last week and stands at $6.449 per gallon.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-im
Oil Is $95. So Why Is Diesel $6.50? (opens the original)
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I’ve been seeing a social media trend lately questioning the why diesel prices (and gasoline) are so elevated and making comparisons to 2008: “oil was $147 in 2008 and diesel peaked under $5. Oil is $95 now, so how is diesel $6.50?” It’s a question worth understanding, because diesel is the fuel that moves nearly everything you buy- from trucks to tractors, trains and beyond.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QkoS!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_pro
Why a Diesel Export Ban Won't Fix Expensive U.S. Diesel Prices (opens the original)
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With gasoline and especially diesel prices skyrocketing as of late, politicians in certain quarters are eager to shift the narrative around record-setting diesel prices ahead of elections. Washington is now reaching for the first temptation to quickly address a fuel price spike: an export ban. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he’s “open to exploring one”. The logic sounds perfect and airtight to many Americans- if we keep what diesel is produced here, we can flood our market and drive pric
Gas and Diesel Surge Again as the Great Lakes Get Hammered and the Global Picture Stays Ugly (opens the original)
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The nation’s average price of gasoline has risen 18.5 cents over the last week and stands at $4.44 per gallon, according to GasBuddy® data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 34.4 cents from a month ago and is $1.30 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel rose 30.7 cents in the last week and stands at $6.490 per gallon.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-i
Oil Tops $100, Diesel Crosses $6, and Gas Prices Jump in Every State With No Relief in Sight (opens the original)
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The nation’s average price of gasoline has risen 17.2 cents over the last week and stands at $4.25 per gallon, according to GasBuddy® data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 19.0 cents from a month ago and is $1.14 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel rose 31.6 cents in the last week and stands at $6.183 per gallon.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-i
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