Diesel prices during the week ending Sept. 3 saw the biggest change week-over-week since the end of June, jumping 2.6 cents, according to the latest numbers from the Department of Energy.
Fuel prices across the U.S. now average $3.252 per gallon, the highest mark since the week ending June 11.
During the most recent week, prices rose in all regions, with the most significant increase being seen in the Midwest region, which saw a 3.8-cent jump.
After the week of increases, California continues to hold the nation’s highest fuel prices at $3.959 per gallon, followed by the West Coast less California region at $3.469 per gallon.
The cheapest diesel can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $3.035 per gallon, followed by the Lower Atlantic region at $3.114 per gallon.
Prices in other regions, according to the DOE, are:
- New England – $3.27
- Central Atlantic – $3.399
- Midwest – $3.191
- Rocky Mountain – $3.364
ProMiles’ numbers during the week saw fuel prices during the week jump significantly by 6.9 cents to $3.205 per gallon nationwide.
According to ProMiles’ Fuel Surcharge Index, the most expensive diesel can be found in California at $3.985 per gallon, and the cheapest can be found in the Gulf Coast region at $3.069 per gallon.
