TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 5, 1:59 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks diesel fuel price movements on a specific future date, August 5, 2026. Participants assess whether the national average diesel price will exceed various threshold levels. The outcome depends entirely on the actual price recorded that day against these predefined benchmarks.
The event evaluates multiple sequential price thresholds for diesel fuel on August 5, 2026. Each market corresponds to a distinct price level, with the outcome for each determined by whether the actual national average diesel price exceeds its specific threshold. All markets share the same resolution date and rely on the same underlying price data source. The structure allows participants to bet on the likelihood of diesel prices reaching or surpassing various points along a continuous spectrum, providing granular insight into market expectations for price levels on that specific day.
Currently, this market reflects a different outlook than many analyst forecasts. While analysts may lean on macro-economic indicators and supply-chain reports, traders are pricing in a more nuanced set of expectations, including short-term geopolitical risks and regional supply disruptions. The gap between these views can highlight areas where market participants diverge from traditional expert predictions.
This market resolves around Aug 12, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final settlement will reflect the actual diesel price movement against the defined parameters, closing the market based on observable, publicly available data rather than internal models or forecasts.
Several signals could shift this market before Aug 12, 2026: unexpected supply shocks from key exporting regions, changes in global inventory levels, geopolitical developments affecting transport routes, or rapid shifts in demand from major consumers. Each of these can prompt rapid re-pricing as traders adjust their positions in response to new information or risk assessments.