C.H. Robinson Edge Report

Freight Market Update: January 2026
Diesel fuel

Diesel prices ease amid ongoing global uncertainty

Published: Thursday, January 08, 2026 | 12:00 AM CDT C.H. Robinson diesel fuel freight market update

The U.S. average diesel price per gallon of $3.615 in December was down significantly from $3.822 in November. Despite the month-over-month decrease, the average price was still higher than the $3.494 price per gallon in December 2024.

Monitoring Venezuela situation

Following the arrest of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on 3 January, 2026, there has been much speculation about Venezuela’s extensive reserves of crude oil. Due to the complexities of international energy markets, the limited production capacity in Venezuela and uncertainty over the state of the Venezuelan government and extent of U.S. involvement, it is difficult to yet ascertain what impact this might have on oil production and associated prices. C.H. Robinson will continue to monitor developments.

National U.S. average diesel price per gallon

eia chart showing average weekly U.S. retail diesel price per gallon

 

Mexico average diesel price

The Mexico average diesel price per litre of fuel has been stable, hovering near 26 pesos for the majority of 2025.

National Mexico average diesel price per gallon

Chart showing average weekly Mexico retail diesel price per gallon

 

Canada average diesel price

After spiking in mid-November to the highest rate since March, the national average diesel price in Canada, shown here in Canadian cents per litre, has decreased in recent weeks.

National Canada average diesel price per gallon

Chart showing average weekly Canada retail diesel price per gallon

 

*This information is compiled from a number of sources—including market data from public sources and data from C.H. Robinson—that to the best of our knowledge are accurate and correct. It is always the intent of our company to present accurate information. C.H. Robinson accepts no liability or responsibility for the information published herein. 

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