US diesel at $5.599/gal, up 49.9% YoY; rail and barge costs climb in FIR monitor

Summary

The Freight Intel Report multimodal monitor (3 September) shows U.S. on-highway diesel at USD 5.599 per gallon, down USD 0.053 on the week but up USD 1.865 (49.9%) year on year. Rail secondary premiums averaged +USD 638 per car for shuttle service, and the Illinois barge cost index rose 4.8% over two weeks to 221.70. Broad upward pressure signals higher all-in landed costs into peak season.