As of March 31, 2025, the U.S. retail diesel price sits at $3.592 per gallon, according to data from YCharts. That’s a slight increase from last week—but still well below where we were a year ago.
📊 Quick Breakdown:
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Current Price: $3.592 per gallon
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Change from Last Week: ▲ Up 0.70% (from $3.567)
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Change from Last Year: ▼ Down 10.96% (from $4.034)
🚛 Why It Matters for Shippers
Diesel prices directly affect the cost of moving freight—especially in trucking-heavy industries like LTL, truckload, and intermodal shipping. When fuel prices rise, so do fuel surcharges, which can increase your overall shipping costs.
🔍 What’s Behind Diesel Price Changes?
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Fuel Demand: The trucking, freight, and construction industries are major consumers of diesel.
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Oil Prices: Diesel prices closely track the price of crude oil, meaning shifts in the oil market quickly ripple into freight costs.
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Economic Signals: While diesel is up slightly from last week, the year-over-year drop suggests easing fuel inflation—good news for shippers watching their budgets.
🧭 What You Can Do
At Fair Trade Logistics, we monitor fuel trends closely to help customers stay ahead of cost changes and plan smarter. Whether you’re shipping green coffee, roasted beans, or specialty goods, our TMS makes it easy to quote, book, and track with full fuel transparency.
📞 Need help managing fuel costs in your supply chain? Book a demo or reach out to service@fairtradelogistics.com.
Smarter shipping starts with real-time insight. We’ve got your back.
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