Rising fuel costs are continuing to put pressure on U.S. logistics firms, with businesses spending more on fuel than ever before, according to a study from Tech.co, a Las Vegas-based technology advisory firm.
U.S. logistics companies in April allocated 29.6% of their total budgets to fuel costs. That spending surge pushed 40% of U.S. logistics businesses to say that rising diesel prices was their main pain point for that month, a Tech.co survey found.
Diesel prices have soared since the U.S. and Israel began their war on Iran, particularly since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has restricted the flow of around 20% of the world’s oil supply. In response to those pressures, logistics firms have deployed a number of strategies to help mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs. The survey showed that the most common tactics are:
- Vehicle upkeep: 51%
- Sustainability initiatives: 48%
- Adopting new tech: 44%
- Managing financial pressure: 38%
- Staffing retention & recruitment: 33%
- Adapting to regulations: 30%
The survey covered responses from 280 logistics professionals in the U.S. transport and shipping sector, collected from April 2025 to April 2026.
