The EIA U.S. on-highway diesel national average never approached $3.25 in Q2 2026.
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July 1, 2026
EIA forecasts diesel averaging $3.41/gal in Q2, but the $3.25 threshold would represent the lowest sustained diesel prices since 2021. This level would meaningfully reduce operating costs for carriers and could accelerate equipment replacement decisions.
Active markets come first, followed by recently resolved calls from the same category.
Contract rates have been underwater for 30+ months. Three consecutive months of MoM growth would be the strongest signal yet that the market has...
Flatbed is the hottest truckload segment in the market right now. The national average hit $2.94/mile in March, up 24 cents from February, with l...
July is typically when summer freight demand crests before a seasonal pause in August. Retail replenishment for back-to-school and beverage distr...
The EIA U.S. on-highway diesel national average never approached $3.25 in Q2 2026.
This market has been scored against the published resolution criteria. The result, final crowd consensus and source rules are preserved here so readers can compare the forecast with what actually happened.
July 1, 2026
EIA forecasts diesel averaging $3.41/gal in Q2, but the $3.25 threshold would represent the lowest sustained diesel prices since 2021. This level would meaningfully reduce operating costs for carriers and could accelerate equipment replacement decisions.
Active markets come first, followed by recently resolved calls from the same category.
Contract rates have been underwater for 30+ months. Three consecutive months of MoM growth would be the strongest signal yet that the market has...
Flatbed is the hottest truckload segment in the market right now. The national average hit $2.94/mile in March, up 24 cents from February, with l...
July is typically when summer freight demand crests before a seasonal pause in August. Retail replenishment for back-to-school and beverage distr...