Diesel Fuel Prices
Weekly on-road diesel prices across all U.S. regions, with historical trends and cost comparisons. Updated weekly from EIA data.
The U.S. national average on-road diesel price is $4.80 per gallon as of 2026-07-13. Prices are up 4.8% from the previous week. The lowest regional price is on the Gulf Coast and the highest is on the West Coast.
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Week
▲ 4.8%
4-Week
▼ -5.1%
🗺️ Diesel Prices by Region
Click any region to see its full price history, trends, and cost estimates.
West Coast
PADD 5
▲2.4%
$5.55 /gal
$0.75 above national avg
CA, WA, OR, NV, AZ, AK, HI
East Coast
PADD 1
▲4.3%
$4.89 /gal
$0.09 above national avg
NY, NJ, PA, FL, MA, VA, GA, MD, CT, NC, SC, ME, NH, VT, RI, DE, DC, WV
Midwest
PADD 2
▲4.5%
$4.66 /gal
$0.14 below national avg
IL, OH, MI, IN, WI, MN, MO, IA, KS, NE, SD, ND, OK, KY, TN
Rocky Mountain
PADD 4
▲2.7%
$4.60 /gal
$0.20 below national avg
CO, UT, WY, MT, ID
Gulf Coast
PADD 3
▲7.8%
$4.55 /gal
$0.25 below national avg
TX, LA, MS, AL, AR, NM
📊 Regional Price Comparison
| Region | Price | Week Δ | 4-Week Δ | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Average National | $4.80 | +4.8% | -5.1% | — |
| West Coast PADD 5 | $5.55 | +2.4% | -8.6% | +$0.75 |
| East Coast PADD 1 | $4.89 | +4.3% | -3.2% | +$0.09 |
| Midwest PADD 2 | $4.66 | +4.5% | -7.0% | $-0.14 |
| Rocky Mountain PADD 4 | $4.60 | +2.7% | -8.4% | $-0.20 |
| Gulf Coast PADD 3 | $4.55 | +7.8% | -2.1% | $-0.25 |
Understanding U.S. Diesel Prices
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) divides the country into five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs), each with its own diesel price dynamics:
- Gulf Coast (PADD 3) — typically the cheapest, home to 50%+ of U.S. refining capacity
- Midwest (PADD 2) — moderate prices, seasonal demand from agriculture
- Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) — limited supply, prices can spike in winter
- East Coast (PADD 1) — dense population and heating oil competition drive prices higher
- West Coast (PADD 5) — highest prices due to strict environmental regulations and isolation from Gulf Coast supply
Why Track Diesel Prices?
- Fleet operators — adjust fuel surcharges and budgets based on regional trends
- Truckers — plan routes through cheaper fuel regions
- Travelers — estimate diesel trip costs for airport and long-distance travel
- Consumers — understand how diesel prices affect the cost of shipped goods