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Derkson Fuel Buddy

Track Saskatchewan diesel benchmarks, compare western Canadian markets and see the protected index used to keep Derkson delivery fuel adjustments current.

Last successful updateOct 11, 2026, 6:06 a.m.Automatic checkOct 11, 2026, 6:06 a.m.

A verified Regina diesel rate is active. Fuel Buddy continues checking the automatic monthly diesel benchmark in the background.

Saskatchewan diesel watch

City benchmarks and index coverage

Regina and Saskatoon use published market observations when available. Other Saskatchewan centres show the protected provincial planning index used by Derkson.

Published market

Regina

Aug 2026
$2.128/L▲ 12.1%
Published market

Saskatoon

Aug 2026
$2.091/L▲ 11.8%
Derkson index coverage

Prince Albert

Derkson Saskatchewan planning index
$2.150/L
Derkson index coverage

Moose Jaw

Derkson Saskatchewan planning index
$2.150/L
Derkson index coverage

Swift Current

Derkson Saskatchewan planning index
$2.150/L
Derkson index coverage

Yorkton

Derkson Saskatchewan planning index
$2.150/L
Derkson index coverage

North Battleford

Derkson Saskatchewan planning index
$2.150/L
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Estevan

Derkson Saskatchewan planning index
$2.150/L
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Weyburn

Derkson Saskatchewan planning index
$2.150/L
Western Canada comparison

Diesel benchmarks beyond Saskatchewan

Compare selected published city markets in Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia. These figures provide context and do not replace a trip-specific quote.

AB

Calgary

$2.058/LAug 2026
AB

Edmonton

$2.055/LAug 2026
MB

Winnipeg

$2.106/LAug 2026
BC

Vancouver

$2.517/LAug 2026
BC

Victoria

$2.457/LAug 2026
Clear pricing, explained

Why companies use fuel surcharges

Diesel prices can rise or fall quickly, while a delivery company's base rates are built to remain stable for customers. A fuel surcharge separates that unpredictable cost from the underlying price of the truck, trailer, driver and service.

  • Fuel changes immediately. A long container-delivery route can consume a significant amount of diesel before the truck returns to base.
  • Base rates cover the service. Equipment, commercial insurance, maintenance, drivers, loading, permits and safe placement still exist whether diesel rises or falls.
  • A benchmark keeps it transparent. Using a published index avoids guessing and reduces the need to rewrite the entire delivery rate every time the pump price moves.
  • The adjustment moves with the market. Derkson applies the active percentage to mileage-based transport, so customers can see the base delivery charge and fuel adjustment separately.
Source & methodology

A useful benchmark—not a station-price guarantee

Pricing mode: Verified Regina diesel override · Source frequency: monthly · Source observation: 2026-08-01 · Next check: Oct 11, 2026, 12:06 p.m.

Fuel Buddy checks authoritative published data automatically and retains the last successful update if a provider is temporarily unavailable. Reported city prices are market averages; actual station prices, cardlock pricing, taxes and availability can differ.

Primary history source: Statistics Canada table 18-10-0001-01. Current provincial observations may also use Natural Resources Canada data through the configured provider. Data is informational and is not a fuel-price offer.

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