Diesel prices held flat last week amid upward trend

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Diesel fuel prices across the U.S. held mostly flat during the most recent week ending May 6, increasing by just two-tenths of a cent, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.

The U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel now stands at $3.171, the highest since the first week in December 2018.

During the most recent week, prices fell in some regions while rising in others. The most significant decrease was seen in the Gulf Coast, where prices dropped by 1.2 cents. The most significant increase was seen in California, where prices jumped by 6.2 cents.

California continues to hold the nation’s highest diesel prices at $4.097 per gallon, followed by the Central Atlantic region at $3.379 per gallon.
The cheapest fuel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.927 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $3.051 per gallon.

Prices in other regions, according to DOE, are:

  • New England – $3.245
  • Midwest – $3.064
  • Rocky Mountain – $3.186
  • West Coast less California – $3.345

ProMiles’ numbers during the same week saw fuel prices increase by 1.7 cents to $3.079 per gallon.

According to ProMiles’ Fuel Surcharge Index, the most expensive diesel can be found in California at $3.984 per gallon, and the cheapest can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $2.934 per gallon.