Diesel prices saw a slight drop during the week ending Oct. 29, falling by 2.5 cents nationally to bring the national average to $3.355 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly report.
Prices fell in all regions during the week with the most significant decrease being seen in the Lower Atlantic region, which fell by 3.7 cents, followed by the Gulf Coast region, which saw a 3.5-cent drop.
The nation’s most expensive fuel can be found in California – the only region with prices above $4 per gallon – at $4.074 per gallon, followed by the West Coast less California region at $3.564 per gallon.
The cheapest diesel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $3.117 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $3.217 per gallon.
Prices in other regions, according to DOE, are:
- New England – $3.365
- Central Atlantic – $3.523
- Midwest – $3.31
- Rocky Mountain – $3.405
ProMiles’ numbers during the week saw fuel prices fall by 2.1 cents, bringing its national average to $3.299 per gallon.
According to ProMiles’ Fuel Surcharge Index, the most expensive diesel can be found in California at $4.033 per gallon, and the cheapest can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $3.145 per gallon.
