Billions in Class I Railroad Savings, Hiding in Plain Sight
The six U.S. Class I railroads burned 3.08 billion gallons of diesel in 2025 at a delivered cost of $7.58 billion, according to Schedule 750 R-1 filings. With diesel prices sharply higher in 2026, the same fuel volume would cost about $12.65 billion today—an increase of $5.07 billion before any additional freight moves.
