Planning reference, not a live quote: ranges on this page are modeled from public benchmarks and regional assumptions. Confirm the dated local offer, freight, application, delivery window, payment terms, and expiration before acting.
Colorado is a major corn, wheat, and cattle state with the South Platte River corridor, Arkansas River Valley, and eastern plains supporting intensive dryland and irrigated production. Diesel Fuel (Farm) has a modeled planning range of $3.88–$4.33/gallon in Colorado markets as a 2026 planning reference, reflecting Mountain West supply chain conditions.
| Benchmark | Price | vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NOLA barge (national reference) | $3.40–$3.80/gallon | +15–25% |
| Colorado co-op / distributor | $3.88–$4.33/gallon | +29–39% |
| Colorado retail delivered | $3.98–$4.45/gallon | +31–41% |
Use this range to prepare questions, not to make a purchase decision. Confirm the dated source evidence and the actual local delivered quote before acting.
Colorado sources fertilizer via Denver-area distributors and Union Pacific rail from Gulf Coast producers; eastern plains farmers pay 10–16% premiums over NOLA benchmarks.
| Driver | Impact |
|---|---|
| Crude oil prices | WTI crude is the primary cost driver; farm diesel tracks crude with a 6–8 week lag. |
| Refinery capacity | U.S. refinery utilization affects the diesel crack spread independent of crude prices. |
| Seasonal demand | Spring planting and fall harvest create regional price spikes of 5–10 cents per gallon. |
| Off-road vs. on-road | Dyed off-road diesel runs $0.10–$0.20/gallon below on-road retail; use where legal. |
Colorado farmers typically source Diesel Fuel (Farm) through regional co-operatives, independent retailers, and direct distributor contracts. Compare the complete written terms of each local offer; freight, application, financing, storage, delivery window, and quote expiration can matter as much as the headline price.
The modeled planning range for Diesel Fuel (Farm) in Colorado is approximately $3.88–$4.33/gallon. It is not a live local quote. Confirm the supplier, product, freight, application, delivery, payment, and expiration terms.
Colorado sits in the Mountain West supply zone. Colorado sources fertilizer via Denver-area distributors and Union Pacific rail from Gulf Coast producers. Premiums over NOLA benchmarks typically run 14–22% depending on season and logistics conditions.
Seasonal programs can change freight, financing, storage, application, and delivery terms. Compare the complete written offer and decision window; GrainBrief organizes dated evidence but does not tell a buyer exactly when to act.
GrainBrief puts dated public benchmarks beside the local quote details you enter so you can compare terms with clearer context.
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