Diesel $5.351/gal — week of Apr 27 + Diesel +12.8% MoM — rates didn't keep up

APR 27, 2026 · MONDAY DIESEL CHECK Diesel hit $5.35 this week—West Coast climbing to $6.53. But here's the squeeze: fuel jumped 12.8% month-over-month while reefer rates actually dropped 0.4%. Dry van and flatbed gained ground, but not enough to cover what you're burning. Plan accordingly. Charge accordingly. Diesel and the rate gap, side by side, every Monday. Helping owner-ops see the squeeze before it eats the week. Follow us to keep up.