U.S. Diesel Market Tightness Raises Inflation Concerns

U.S. manufacturing contraction slowed in September, potentially boosting diesel demand and inflation concerns.

With diesel inventories below 5-year average, U.S. diesel market faces tightness ahead of winter.

Diesel prices up over past month amid higher oil prices and lower inventories.

Northeast heating oil inventories near 5-year lows ahead of winter heating season.

Higher diesel prices could raise logistics costs and consumer prices, complicating Fed's inflation fight.