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 $5.64 per gallon as of 2026-05-11. Prices are unchanged 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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🗺️ Diesel Prices by Region
Click any region to see its full price history, trends, and cost estimates.
West Coast
PADD 5
▼-1.1%
$6.56 /gal
$0.92 above national avg
CA, WA, OR, NV, AZ, AK, HI
Midwest
PADD 2
▲1.4%
$5.82 /gal
$0.18 above national avg
IL, OH, MI, IN, WI, MN, MO, IA, KS, NE, SD, ND, OK, KY, TN
Rocky Mountain
PADD 4
▼-0.5%
$5.49 /gal
$0.15 below national avg
CO, UT, WY, MT, ID
East Coast
PADD 1
▼-0.7%
$5.46 /gal
$0.18 below national avg
NY, NJ, PA, FL, MA, VA, GA, MD, CT, NC, SC, ME, NH, VT, RI, DE, DC, WV
Gulf Coast
PADD 3
▼-0.6%
$5.15 /gal
$0.49 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 | $5.64 | 0.0% | +0.5% | — |
| West Coast PADD 5 | $6.56 | -1.1% | -3.8% | +$0.92 |
| Midwest PADD 2 | $5.82 | +1.4% | +8.2% | +$0.18 |
| Rocky Mountain PADD 4 | $5.49 | -0.5% | +4.4% | $-0.15 |
| East Coast PADD 1 | $5.46 | -0.7% | -3.7% | $-0.18 |
| Gulf Coast PADD 3 | $5.15 | -0.6% | -3.0% | $-0.49 |
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