Fuel prices remain steady through Thanksgiving

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Diesel fuel prices remained steady across the U.S. during Thanksgiving week with prices falling just one-tenth of a cent nationwide, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.

The price of a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $2.42, marking the eighth consecutive week above $2.40.

Two regions saw slight increases in diesel prices during the week, including the Lower Atlantic region, which saw prices rise six-tenths of a cent.

The most significant decrease came in the Gulf Coast region, which saw a decrease of six-tenths of a cent.

The nation’s most expensive diesel can be found in California at $2.80 per gallon, followed by the West Coast less California region at $2.635 per gallon.

The cheapest fuel is in the Gulf Coast region at $2.29 per gallon, followed by the Midwest region at $2.356 per gallon.

Prices in other regions, according to the DOE, are:

  • New England – $2.472
  • Central Atlantic – $2.549
  • Lower Atlantic – $2.361
  • Rocky Mountain – $2.45