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Gas Is Back at $4, but a Top Commodity Analyst Says the Real Pain Is in Diesel

Jul 21, 2026 · 11:47 AM ET· updated 4h ago
Gas Is Back at $4, but a Top Commodity Analyst Says the Real Pain Is in Diesel

Gas is back at $4, but analyst Matt Smith says diesel near $172 a barrel is the real threat, fueling inflation risks and near-record refiner margins.

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Why It Matters

Diesel fuel prices are climbing really high, which makes it more expensive to ship things around the country. When shipping costs go up, companies that deliver stuff (and the things they sell) might cost more, so that's something to watch in how prices change.

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