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Diesel Prices by State and Region — Live

EIA weekly averages. Tap any diesel price to run it through the fuel surcharge calculator.

Diesel region$/gal
East Coast
New England
Central Atlantic
Lower Atlantic
Midwest
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountain
West Coast
West ex-CA
California
Gas region$/gal
Texas
Florida
Ohio
Minnesota
Colorado
New York
Massachusetts
Washington
California

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration weekly retail averages via the site fuel API. National fallback: diesel $6.20, gas $4.35 (week of Oct 5, 2026).

Open surcharge calculatorPrice a trip

Worked example: why the region matters

At 6.5 MPG, a $0.50/gal Gulf Coast vs West Coast spread is $0.08/mi — $76.92 on a 1,000-mile week. Buy where the table is green, bill where the contract says.

Next step

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Regional diesel FAQ

Where should I buy fuel this week?

Compare the EIA regional table below: Gulf Coast diesel typically runs $0.50+/gal under the West Coast. On a 1,000-mile week that spread is worth ~$77 at 6.5 MPG.

Which diesel price goes in my fuel surcharge?

Whatever index your contract names — usually the national EIA average, sometimes a PADD region. Tap a price to open the surcharge calculator prefilled.

How often do EIA diesel prices update?

Weekly, published Monday for the prior week. This page caches for 24 hours; the national ticker on every page refreshes every 6 hours.