With the increasing cost of diesel fuel, individuals shipping their vehicles should expect prices for car shipping to increase. The average price of diesel fuel is now over $3.50 for the U.S. as a whole and over $3.70 in some parts of the country. These prices are 28% higher than a year ago. Details are available from the US Energy Information Administration .
While the impact of fuel prices may vary by region of the country, the increase will inevitably lead to higher prices for car shipping. Fuel costs are a large portion of an auto hauler’s expenses, so they will need to pass on at least a portion of the costs to individuals shipping their vehicles. Therefore, shippers should expect at least a small increase in the cost of shipping as compared to a year ago.