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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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Mike Kucharski, vice president, JKC Trucking.
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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ArticlesJuly 25, 2023

5 Steps to Fleet Fuel-Purchasing Savings

Fuel is always one of the highest operating costs for motor carriers, so fleets are constantly looking for additional fuel savings. Here are five tips to help save in the fuel-purchasing process.

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Videosby StaffDecember 8, 2022

Is There a Diesel Fuel Shortage? [Video]

No, we’re not running out of diesel fuel. But – low stockpiles do mean higher prices. In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, we break down what trucking fleets should know.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 1, 2022

No, We Aren’t Running Out of Diesel Fuel — But Low Stockpiles Mean Higher Prices

Is there a diesel fuel shortage? Low diesel stockpiles don't mean the country will run out, but they do mean higher diesel prices, especially in the Northeast where stocks are the lowest and diesel faces competition from fuel oil.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 12, 2022

Fuel, Oil Prices Expected to Remain Volatile

“This is a bit of an interlude in what is going to be a stormy, stormy path the rest of this year and into 2023 as well,” said Tom Kloza of OPIS.

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