Freight and Capacity
Diesel Price and Freight Statistics 2026
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The US on highway diesel price averaged $4.796 per gallon on July 13, 2026. The review uses the latest nonblank source observation available on the verification date and does not project a later period. That dated observation is a benchmark, not a forecast or a result promised to one company.
Diesel price and freight statistics
FRED publishes the primary series and attributes it to the federal agency named in the series notes. The verified observation is $4.796 per gallon, with the reference detail listed as for US on highway diesel on July 13, 2026. Its identifier is GASDESW, so another reader can locate the same record.
Diesel is a visible freight cost input that teams can track alongside carrier invoices and lane records. Read it with the reported unit, reference month, adjustment status, and earlier values in the same series.
| Measure | Latest verified value | Reference period |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Price and Freight Statistics | $4.796 per gallon | for US on highway diesel on July 13, 2026 |
| Verification date | 2026-07-16 | Source review date |
| Source series | GASDESW | FRED identifier |
What the current figure shows
The US on highway diesel price averaged $4.796 per gallon on July 13, 2026. The long distance general freight trucking producer price index was 204.622 in June 2026. The general warehousing and storage producer price index was 166.206 in June 2026.
The three readings connect the page's main measure with adjacent freight conditions. Read it with the reported unit, reference month, adjustment status, and earlier values in the same series.
How to read the series
Keep the headline value attached to its series identifier, unit, reference period, and adjustment status. The verification date records when the source was checked; it does not change the period represented by the observation.
Compare earlier observations from the same series. If the publisher revises a prior value, update the review record and note the revision date. This keeps a release revision separate from a change in an internal workflow.
Operational interpretation
Diesel is a visible freight cost input that teams can track alongside carrier invoices and lane records. A useful internal comparison pairs this measure with records that use the same period and definition.
An external series cannot prove what caused a change inside one operation. If the two move differently, inspect source records and workflow steps before assigning a cause.
A repeatable review routine
Record the source code, displayed value, and stated period. Check the publisher notes for the unit and adjustment basis. Then choose one internal measure with a named owner and a definition that can be applied again. Keep the external and internal observations in separate fields.
Repeat the same checks when the publisher releases another observation. If the external and internal measures move differently, verify timing, definitions, and source records before assigning a cause.
What the evidence cannot establish
The series documents what the publisher reported for a stated measure and period. It cannot identify the cause of a local backlog, quote a service price, predict company demand, or establish a staffing requirement. Those questions require company records and evidence tied to the process under review.
Limits and responsible use
The national weekly average is not a carrier surcharge schedule or a local fuel quote. Location, business mix, reporting revisions, and seasonal timing can produce a different result for an individual operation.
The observation does not establish savings, service pricing, staffing results, or delivery speed. The publisher's series remains authoritative if a prior observation is revised.
Data sources and methodology
Fourteen public sources were reviewed on 2026-07-16. The first link is the headline series, followed by sources for adjacent measures, definitions, or reporting context.
We retained the series identifier, did not fill missing periods, and rounded only for display. Where a source allowed a broad reading, this page uses the narrower interpretation.
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FRED, Long Distance General Freight Trucking Price Index (opens in a new tab)
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FRED, General Warehousing and Storage Price Index (opens in a new tab)
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US EIA, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update (opens in a new tab)
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Freight Facts and Figures (opens in a new tab)
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Freight Analysis Framework (opens in a new tab)
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FRED, Couriers and Messengers Employment (opens in a new tab)
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World Bank, Logistics Performance Index (opens in a new tab)
Frequently asked questions
What is the main diesel price and freight statistics figure for 2026?
The US on highway diesel price averaged $4.796 per gallon on July 13, 2026. It was the latest observation available when the source was checked on 2026-07-16.
Can one operation adopt this figure as a target?
No. A company target requires its own baseline, scope, reporting period, and quality controls.
What is a responsible way to monitor this measure?
Record each release date and compare like periods in the same series before adding an internal operating measure.
Related Reading
The verified headline remains: The US on highway diesel price averaged $4.796 per gallon on July 13, 2026. For nearby context, review Courier and Messenger Employment Statistics 2026 and Air Transportation Employment Statistics 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should this statistic be used?
Use it as dated external context with its series code, unit, and reference period. Compare it only with records that have a stable definition.
Does this statistic predict one company’s results?
No. A national series does not predict demand, staffing, price, or service results for one company.
What should be checked when the source updates?
Check the published period, unit, adjustment basis, and any revisions to earlier observations before comparing releases.