https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-is-diesel-more-expensive-than-regular-gasContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-is-diesel-more-expensive-than-regular-gashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-is-diesel-more-expensive-than-regular-gas#u105218Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:45:28 +0000Diesel prices are rising independently of crude oil and gasoline due to a widening crack spread. In California's Kern County, diesel has reached a record $7.81 per gallon, while gasoline is above $5.85. These costs are placing financial strain on truckers and Midwest corn belt farmers, particularly as harvest season begins. While crude oil prices may fall, diesel costs remain high because the price difference between raw oil and refined product moves separately.Why it mattersThe crack spread represents the profit margin for refineries turning crude oil into finished fuels. High diesel cos