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Diesel and gas prices decline ahead of summer: Key regional insights and trends

Diesel and gas prices continue to decline as summer approaches

April 23, 2025
Diesel and gas prices fell to $3.534 and $3.141, respectively.

Diesel and gasoline prices continued to decline this week across the U.S. The national average on-highway diesel price dropped 5 cents to $3.534  according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 22. Gas prices dropped 3 cents to $3.141. 

What are the current diesel prices across the U.S?

Here are this week’s diesel price highlights from each region of the U.S.:

  • Gulf Coast: The biggest drop in diesel prices was seen off the Gulf Coast, where prices dropped 7 cents to $3.195. 
  • East Coast: Diesel prices on the East Coast dropped 5 cents to $3.614. 
  • Midwest: The Midwest saw a 4-cent drop to $3.475.
  • West Coast: Diesel prices off the West Coast dropped 3 cents to $4.250. Without factoring in California, prices dropped 2 cents to $3.813. 
  • Rocky Mountain: In the Rockies, diesel prices dropped 0.3 cents to $3.477. 

According to AAA Motor Club, the current national diesel price average is $3.566. This is 3 cents higher than EIA’s current estimate and 47 cents lower than this time last year.

See also: Diesel and gas prices see welcome decline after recent surge

What are the current gasoline prices across the U.S.?

The current national average on-highway gasoline price is $3.141, according to EIA, 3 cents lower than last week’s average. 

Here are this week’s gasoline price highlights from each region of the U.S.:

  • Gulf Coast: The biggest drop in gas prices was seen off the Gulf Coast, where prices dropped 6 cents to $2.684.
  • West Coast: Off the West Coast, gas prices dropped 5 cents to $4.220. Without factoring in California, prices dropped 4 cents to $3.787.
  • East Coast: Off the East Coast, gas prices dropped 3 cents to $2.983.
  • Midwest: In the flyover states, gas prices rose 0.4 cents to $3.012. 
  • Rocky Mountain: In the Rockies, gas prices rose 3 cents to $3.130. 

According to AAA, the current national gasoline price average is $3.166. This is 3 cents higher than EIA’s current estimate and 51 cents lower than this time last year. 

In a recent press release, AAA said this on the drop in diesel and gas prices: “Softer demand is fueling this downward trend, and with crude as low as it’s been in a few years, drivers may continue to see lower pump prices as summer approaches.”

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Jenna Hume | Digital Editor

Digital Editor Jenna Hume joined FleetOwner in November of 2o23 and previously worked as a writer in the gaming industry. She has a bachelor of fine arts degree in creative writing from Truman State University and a master of fine arts degree in writing from Lindenwood University. She is currently based in Missouri. 

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