Diesel price changes were flat once again during the week ending July 16, falling by just four-tenths of a cent, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
According to DOE, the nation’s average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is $3.239.
Prices either fell or held flat in all regions during the week except New England, which saw a four-tenths of a cent increase during the week. The most significant decrease was seen in the West Coast less California region, which fell by 1.5 cents.
The most expensive fuel in the country is in California at $3.968 per gallon, followed by the West Coast less California region at $3.456 per gallon.
The cheapest diesel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $3.004 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $3.108 per gallon.
Prices in other regions, according to the DOE, are:
- New England – $3.283
- Central Atlantic – $3.405
- Midwest – $3.171
- Rocky Mountain – $3.37
ProMiles’ numbers during the week saw fuel prices during the week drop by seven-tenths of a cent to $3.177 per gallon nationwide.
According to ProMiles’ Fuel Surcharge Index, the most expensive diesel can be found in California at $3.962 per gallon, and the cheapest can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $3.028 per gallon.
