Diesel prices remained flat during the week ending July 9, rising by just seven-tenths of a cent, according to the latest numbers from the Department of Energy.
The U.S.’ average for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $3.243, in line with prices for the last two months.
During the most recent week, prices increased in all but two regions, with the most significant increase being seen in the Central Atlantic region, where prices increased 1.5 cents.
California’s prices continue to hover near $4 a gallon at $3.97 – easily the nation’s highest – followed by the West Coast less California at $3.471 per gallon.
The cheapest fuel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $3.004 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $3.112 per gallon.
Prices in other regions, according to DOE, are:
- New England – $3.279
- Central Atlantic – $3.405
- Midwest – $3.176
- Rocky Mountain – $3.37
ProMiles’ numbers during the week saw fuel prices during the week increase by 2.1 cents to $3.184 per gallon nationwide.
According to ProMiles’ Fuel Surcharge Index, the most expensive diesel can be found in California at $3.949 per gallon, and the cheapest can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $3.031 per gallon.
