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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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  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    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

  2. Issue · Sep 24, 2026

    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

  3. Issue · Sep 21, 2026

    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

  4. Issue · Sep 21, 2026

    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

  5. Issue · Sep 14, 2026

    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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