Diesel prices climb slightly to $3.739, while gas prices drop to $3.125 nationwide

This week, diesel prices saw a small jump, while gas prices continued to fall. According to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 8, the national average price of on-highway diesel rose 1 cent to $3.739. Gas prices dropped 4 cents to $3.125. 

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.:

• West Coast: The biggest increase in diesel prices this week occurred off the West Coast by 4 cents to $4.462. Without including California, diesel prices rose 5 cents to $4.088.
• Midwest: In the Midwest, diesel prices rose 2 cents to $3.733.
• Gulf Coast: Off the Gulf Coast, diesel prices rose 1 cent to $3.383.
• Rocky Mountain: The price of diesel in the Rocky Mountain region increased by 1 cent to $3.666.
• East Coast: Off the East Coast, diesel prices dropped 1 cent to $3.765.

According to the AAA Motor Club, the current national average price for diesel is $3.691. This is 5 cents lower than EIA’s current estimate and 15 cents lower than this time last year.

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

The current national average on-highway gasoline price is $3.125, according to the EIA, 4 cents lower than last week’s average.

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

• Midwest: The biggest drop in gas prices this week occurred in the Midwest by 7 cents to $2.981.
• Gulf Coast: Off the Gulf Coast, gas prices dropped 5 cents to $2.685.
• Rocky Mountain: Gas prices in the Rocky Mountain region dropped 4 cents to $3.133.
• West Coast: Off the West Coast, gas prices dropped 3 cents to $4.075. Without including California, gas prices dropped 4 cents to $3.798.
• East Coast: Off the East Coast, gas prices dropped 1 cent to $3.020.

According to AAA, the current national gasoline price average is $3.149. This is 2 cents higher than EIA’s current estimate and 36 cents lower than this time last year.