Diesel (Market • ULSD Futures) Price Today
Diesel (Market • ULSD Futures) Price Today
Track the live diesel price today, review recent intraday movement, and compare short-term action with longer historical trends linked to freight demand, refining output, and industrial activity.
For longer-term trends, view the Diesel (Market • ULSD Futures) 1 year chart or compare with the gasoline price .
Diesel and heating oil prices can reflect freight demand, refinery output, distillate inventories, cold-weather demand, and broader industrial activity.
Diesel (Market • ULSD Futures) (ULSD)
$4.828
-0.054 (-1.10%)
USD per gallon • High 4.900 • Low 4.823 • Avg 4.865 • 238 pts
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Last update: Sep 17, 2026 4:04 PM
Window start: Sep 17, 2026 10:04 AM
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Quick Facts
Diesel (Market • ULSD Futures)
USD per gallon
Current: $4.828
24h High: $5.226
24h Low: $4.803
24h Avg: $4.886
Market: Distillate / refined fuel benchmark
Focus: Important for freight, industry, logistics, and broader economic activity.
Retail vs Market Comparison
Compare retail fuel prices against wholesale or spot market benchmarks.
Retail Diesel vs Diesel Spot
Retail: $6.285
Market: $5.206
Spread: +$1.079 (+20.73%)
Difference between U.S. average retail diesel prices and Gulf Coast diesel spot benchmark.Diesel (Market • ULSD Futures) Price Today Overview
This page shows the live Diesel (Market • ULSD Futures) price today together with a short-term chart of recent movement. Intraday pricing can help highlight short-term momentum, pullbacks, and bursts of volatility during active trading periods.
For broader context, use the history links above to compare today’s movement with 1-month, 1-year, and long-term trends. That combination makes it easier to separate short-term noise from larger market direction.
What Moves Diesel (Market • ULSD Futures) Prices?
Diesel prices are influenced by crude oil markets, refinery output, freight demand, industrial activity, distillate inventories, and transportation conditions. Because diesel powers much of the transportation and logistics sector, changes in economic activity can significantly affect demand. Seasonal weather conditions, refinery maintenance, global trade flows, and supply chain disruptions can also contribute to price volatility. Market participants frequently monitor diesel prices as an indicator of broader economic trends.
Why Diesel (Market • ULSD Futures) Matters
Diesel fuel is essential for freight transportation, agriculture, shipping, construction, and industrial activity. Because so many industries depend on diesel-powered equipment and transportation networks, diesel pricing often provides insight into economic activity and supply chain conditions. Analysts frequently monitor diesel prices as a leading indicator of logistics demand, industrial production, and broader economic trends. See how this has evolved over time in the 5 year price chart .
Frequently Asked Questions
What is diesel fuel used for?
Diesel fuel powers freight trucks, rail transportation, agricultural equipment, construction machinery, marine vessels, and many industrial operations.
Why is diesel important to the economy?
Diesel is closely linked to transportation and logistics. Changes in diesel prices can affect shipping costs, supply chains, and the cost of goods throughout the economy.
What affects diesel prices?
Diesel prices are influenced by crude oil costs, refinery output, freight demand, distillate inventories, seasonal weather conditions, and global energy market trends.
Why are diesel and gasoline prices different?
Although both are refined from crude oil, diesel and gasoline have different refining processes, demand patterns, and market dynamics that can cause their prices to diverge.
Why do analysts monitor diesel prices?
Diesel demand often reflects economic activity because it is heavily used in freight transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and industrial operations.
Learn More About Diesel
Read our educational guide to understand what Diesel is, why it matters, and how it affects broader energy markets.
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