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October Diesel Trends Update

After three weeks of declining diesel prices, the national average price of a gallon of diesel increased sharply this week.

October 29, 2025
Chart shows increases or decreases of diesel fuel price in the US and five regions.

This week, the national average price of diesel fuel increased by nearly 10 cents. 

Photo: Work Truck/EIA

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According to the most recent report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the national average cost of diesel fuel at the start of this week increased nearly 10 cents from the previous week, and all regions also reported higher prices.

The national average price per gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. increased as of Oct. 27, 2025. However, the national average price of $3.72 per gallon is also 14.5 cents higher than it was at the same time last year. 

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This week, regional average prices increased in every region. The regional price average increases ranged from more than 4.8 cents in the East Coast region to more than 15 cents in the Midwest region.

All regions averaged higher prices than in the same period last year. The West Coast has the most significant difference, nearly 28 cents higher than this time last year. The most expensive place to buy diesel is Hawaii, at $5.23 per gallon, and the least costly is Texas, at $3.18 per gallon.

Regional Diesel Prices: End of October

Average diesel prices reported by region, as of Oct. 27, were: 

  • East Coast: $3.72

  • Midwest: $3.71

  • Gulf Coast: $3.35

  • Rocky Mountain: $3.68

  • West Coast: $4.48

Regional Diesel Prices: 4th Week of October

Chart shows increases or decreases of diesel fuel price in the US and five regions.

This week, the average price of diesel fuel decreased nationally and in all five regions for a third straight week.

Photo: Work Truck/EIA

Average diesel prices reported by region, as of Oct. 20, were: 

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  • East Coast: $3.67

  • Midwest: $3.56

  • Gulf Coast: $3.25

  • Rocky Mountain: $3.58

  • West Coast: $4.42

Regional Diesel Prices: 3rd Week of October

Chart shows increases or decreases of diesel fuel price in the US and five regions.

This week, the average price of diesel fuel decreased nationally and in all five regions for a second straight week.

Photo: Work Truck/EIA

Average diesel prices reported by region, as of Oct. 13, were: 

  • East Coast: $3.72

  • Midwest: $3.60

  • Gulf Coast: $3.30

  • Rocky Mountain: $3.66

  • West Coast: $4.46

Regional Diesel Prices: 2nd Week of October

Chart shows increases or decreases of diesel fuel price in the US and five regions.

This week, the average price of diesel fuel decreased nationally and in all five regions.

Photo: Work Truck/EIA

Average diesel prices reported by region, as of Oct. 6, were: 

  • East Coast: $3.73

  • Midwest: $3.67

  • Gulf Coast: $3.36

  • Rocky Mountain: $3.67

  • West Coast: $4.50

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Regional Diesel Prices: End of September

Chart shows increases or decreases of diesel fuel price in the US and five regions.

This week, the average price of diesel fuel increased nationally, as well as in four of the five regions. One region remained unchanged.

Photo: Work Truck/EIA

Average diesel prices reported by region, as of Sept. 29, were: 

  • East Coast: $3.75

  • Midwest: $3.73

  • Gulf Coast: $3.41

  • Rocky Mountain: $3.73

  • West Coast: $4.53

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