Diesel prices see slight relief after month-long spike; gas prices edge up across the U.S.

Diesel prices finally saw relief this week after a month-long spike. The national average on-highway diesel price dropped 1 cent to $3.805, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 28. Gas prices rose 0.2 cents to $3.123. 

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 decrease in diesel prices this week was off the Gulf Coast for 2 cents to $3.454.
• East Coast: Off the East Coast, diesel prices dropped 1 cent to $3.812.
• Midwest: In the Midwest, diesel prices dropped 0.1 cents to $3.794.
• West Coast: Off the West Coast, diesel prices rose 0.4 cents to $4.546. Without including California, diesel prices rose 1 cent to $4.189.
• Rocky Mountain: In the Rockies, diesel prices rose 1 cent to $3.781.

According to AAA Motor Club, the current national diesel price average is $3.734. This is 7 cents lower than the EIA’s current estimate and 8 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 $3.123, according to the EIA, 0.2 cents higher than last week’s average. 

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

• Midwest: The biggest increase in gas prices this week was in the Midwest, by 3 cents to $3.014.
• Gulf Coast: Off the Gulf Coast, gas prices rose 1 cent to $2.748.
• West Coast: Off the West Coast, gas prices dropped 3 cents to $3.995. Without including California, gas prices dropped 3 cents to $3.734.
• Rocky Mountain: In the Rockies, gas prices dropped 2 cents to $3.121.
• East Coast: Off the East Coast, gas prices dropped 1 cent to $2.999.

According to AAA, the current national gasoline price average is $3.136. This is 1 cent higher than EIA’s current estimate and 37 cents lower than this time last year.

In a recent press release, AAA said, “The summer of lower gas prices continues thanks to crude oil prices averaging around $65 a barrel. Pump prices so far in 2025 haven’t had any major spikes or dips compared to other recent years.”