Have you heard about diesel fuel prices? They're going down! This is important because diesel is used in lots of trucks that deliver things to stores. Lower prices could mean cheaper goods for everyone.
- Diesel fuel prices dropped for the second week in a row.
- This is the biggest two-week drop in a while.
- Lower diesel prices could help businesses and keep prices down on things we buy.
- But, there are worries about possible tariffs on imports which might hurt the US refining industry in the long run.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Weekly average diesel price drop | 5.3 cents per gallon |
| Two-week total price drop | 11.5 cents per gallon |
| Current average diesel price | Around $3.58 per gallon |
| US daily export of finished petroleum products (December) | 3.7 million barrels |
