The average price of a gallon of diesel decreased again this week, with the national average price dropping by 5.2 cents.
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The average price of diesel is still above $5 nationwide and in every region of the U.S., but prices decreased this week in every region but one. This week, the national average price decreased by more than 5 cents.
However, the weekly report also provides a year-over-year pricing comparison, showing the national average is now $1.83 higher than in 2025 and $1.40 higher than the same time in 2024.
This week, regional average prices decreased in four of five regions, with only the Rocky Mountain region reporting an increase. The regional price average decreases ranged from 3.4 cents in the Midwest region to 9 cents in the West Coast region.
The most expensive place to buy diesel is California, at $7.48 per gallon, and the least costly is Oklahoma, at $4.69 per gallon.
Regional Diesel Prices: 4th Week of April
Average diesel prices reported by region, as of April 27, were:
East Coast: $5.42
Midwest: $5.13
Gulf Coast: $5.01
Rocky Mountain: $5.27
West Coast: $6.53
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Regional Diesel Prices: 3rd Week of April
The average price of a gallon of diesel decreased again this week, more significantly than a week ago.
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Average diesel prices reported by region, as of April 20, were:
East Coast: $5.49
Midwest: $5.16
Gulf Coast: $5.07
Rocky Mountain: $5.21
West Coast: $6.62
Regional Diesel Prices: 2nd Week of April
The average price of a gallon of diesel changed direction this week, decreasing nationally and in all but one region.
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Average diesel prices reported by region, as of April 13, were:
East Coast: $5.67
Midwest: $5.38
Gulf Coast: $5.31
Rocky Mountain: $5.25
West Coast: $6.82
Regional Diesel Prices: 1st Week of April
The average price of a gallon of diesel increased nationally again, this week by more than 24 cents.
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Average diesel prices reported by region, as of April 6, were:
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East Coast: $5.74
Midwest: $5.30
Gulf Coast: $5.41
Rocky Mountain: $5.41
West Coast: $6.92
Regional Diesel Prices: End of March
The average price of a gallon of diesel increased nationally again; however, this time the increase was smaller than in recent weeks, just 2.6 cents.
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Average diesel prices reported by region, as of March 30, were:
The national average price of a gallon of diesel decreased by less than a cent this week, and four of five regions reported decreases, with one other region reporting a 6.9-cent increase.
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