National average diesel fuel prices hit $2.43 per gallon as of June 22. This represents a 3-cent rise from the previous week, but overall, prices are still down around 62 cents per gallon compared to same time last year.
The national average price for gasoline rose to $2.13 continuing a rise following record lows amid the COVID-19 pandemic, though the rate at which gas prices are increasing across the country is slowing.
The electric trucks will be deployed in greater Sacramento to provide home energy audits, weatherization, and HVAC services to low-income residents in an area where air quality is some of the worst in the country.
Results of a study by electric utilities in Washington, Oregon, and California call for the installation of charging sites along the I-5 for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks to reduce pollution caused by freight transport along the Pacific Coast.
After dropping as a result of the COVID-19 shutdowns, national average diesel fuel prices have stabilized in recent weeks. As of June 15, national average diesel fuel prices are sitting at $2.40 per gallon, down $0.67 from the same time last year and up barely 1 cent over last week.