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Diesel Fuel Hits ~$183 per Barrel

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The price for a barrel of Diesel fuel has reach $182.616 per barrel as of August 24, 2026.


This price is derived from two things:

1) The cost of one barrel of crude oil

2) The refining cost


As of this weekend, the price of diesel fuel in northeast Pennsylvania (where I am this Monday morning, has reach $6 per GALLON.

People say oil is the lifeblood of our economy...But it's actually diesel.


Diesel powers:

  • Most farming operations

  • Most mining operations 

  • ~80% of US freight by weight 

  • ~80% of global trade 


We're going to feel the inflationary pressure of $183 diesel while crude is struggling to stay above $80.

Brace for inflation.

 
 
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