Road freight recorded a 13.1% increase in the third quarter of 2026, compared to the same period of the previous year. The rise was driven mainly by diesel price increases and higher demand for transportation during soybean crop harvesting, according to data from the Frete.com Price Index (IFP).
Despite the year-over-year increase, the indicator showed a 5.2% decline relative to the second quarter of 2026, reflecting reduced demand for trucks after the peak harvest season.
Diesel price hikes pressure freight costs
Between July and September 2026, the average diesel price rose 15.1% compared to the same quarter in 2025. Already in comparison with the three…
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