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Why Fuel Diversification Matters for Trucking Fleets

Relying on diesel alone exposes fleets to fuel price volatility. Here’s why diversification with electric, natural gas, and renewable fuels can reduce risk.

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Guest Voices April 15, 2026

A New Argument for Electrification: Managing Fuel Volatility

As oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict and a blocked Strait of Hormuz, fleets are feeling the squeeze in real time. In this guest column, Geotab's Neil Cawse argues electrification is no longer just about sustainability or ROI — it’s about insulating operations from what he calls a "volatility tax."

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Are Diesel Shortages Something to Worry About Again?

There’s a certain déjà vu when tensions flare in the Middle East and diesel price spikes can give you panic attacks. What parallels are there between the current situation and the 1970s energy crisis?

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeApril 7, 2026

Diesel Prices Surge Toward Record Highs as Oil Price Volatility Intensifies

Prices jumped another 24 cents in a week, with California topping $7.50 and new data showing fleet fuel costs may already be at record levels.

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Articlesby Ben WilkensMarch 20, 2026

From Diesel Prices to Cyberattacks: How the Iran War Is Affecting Trucking

The impact of the Iran conflict extends beyond fuel costs, bringing more fraud and cybersecurity risks to the trucking industry.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 10, 2026

Trucking Executive Warns Fuel Spike from Middle East Conflict Hitting Fleets Fast

Mike Kucharski, vice president of refrigerated carrier JKC Trucking, says diesel price jumps tied to global instability are squeezing carriers already struggling with weak freight rates.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 25, 2025

Diesel Prices Down Slightly as of November 24

The average retail price of a gallon of diesel in the U.S. as of November 24 was the third-highest weekly price of the year.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 24, 2025

Mideast Unrest Pushes U.S. Fuel Prices Upward

Gasoline and diesel fuel prices have risen 30 cents a gallon on average since Israel attacked Iran in early June.

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ArticlesJanuary 5, 2024

How Can Trucking Fleets Prepare for Diesel Fuel Prices in 2024?

Six ways to prepare your trucking fleet for whatever diesel fuel prices may bring this year.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 12, 2023

Diesel Fuel Prices Rise for 10th Week

The national average retail price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel rose by nearly another nickel over the past week, with a nearly 17-cent surge in California.

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