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.
Montana is a major dryland wheat, barley, and pulse crop state with the Hi-Line wheat belt and Yellowstone Valley supporting large-scale grain production. Diesel Fuel (Farm) has a modeled planning range of $4.08–$4.56/gallon in Montana markets as a 2026 planning reference, reflecting Pacific Northwest supply chain conditions.
| Benchmark | Price | vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NOLA barge (national reference) | $3.40–$3.80/gallon | +15–25% |
| Montana co-op / distributor | $4.08–$4.56/gallon | +35–45% |
| Montana retail delivered | $4.18–$4.67/gallon | +37–47% |
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.
Montana depends on Pacific Northwest rail terminals and Canadian potash; fertilizer premiums run 15–22% over NOLA, some of the highest in the lower 48.
| 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. |
Montana 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 Montana is approximately $4.08–$4.56/gallon. It is not a live local quote. Confirm the supplier, product, freight, application, delivery, payment, and expiration terms.
Montana sits in the Pacific Northwest supply zone. Montana depends on Pacific Northwest rail terminals and Canadian potash. Premiums over NOLA benchmarks typically run 20–28% 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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