Fuel costs touch nearly every decision made on the farm and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most uncertain fuel markets producers have faced in years. With global events shifting supply routes, refineries under pressure and policy decisions influencing price signals, understanding what is driving fuel prices has never been more important.
In Episode Four of Digging In with UFA, we pull back the curtain on fuel pricing and ask the questions that matter: Why do prices move when they do? Which headlines actually matter? And how fast do global shocks really reach Western Canadian farms and fleets?
To answer those questions, we brought in two of the most respected fuel market analysts in North America.
- Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, tracks real time fuel pricing across the continent. He explains how global supply disruptions, refinery utilization and inventory levels translate into sudden rack price moves and why diesel often plays by different rules than gasoline.
- Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at En Pro International, brings more than four decades of experience forecasting fuel prices in Canada. He breaks down how policy decisions, trade activity and regional supply constraints shape prices in Western Canada and why some market signals matter far more than others.
Together, they cut through the noise, challenge common assumptions and explain why some price swings are inevitable while others can be anticipated. The conversation also explores how a co operative fuel model helps buffer volatility through disciplined pricing, reliable supply and long term value returned to members.
If fuel is one of your biggest cost variables this year, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss.
🎧 Listen to Episode Four: Fuel Pricing
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