Diesel and gasoline prices show slight declines as 2026 begins

Diesel and gasoline prices began 2026 with slight declines. The national average on-highway diesel price dropped 2 cents to $3.477, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on January 6. Gas prices dropped 2 cents to $2.796. 

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.:

• Midwest: The biggest drop in diesel prices this week occurred in the Midwest, where prices fell 4 cents to $3.387.
• West Coast: Along the West Coast, diesel prices dropped 3 cents to $4.128. Excluding California, diesel prices fell 4 cents to $3.683.
• East Coast: Diesel prices fell 2 cents to $3.630. 
• Gulf Coast: Along the Gulf Coast, diesel prices dropped 1 cent to $3.172.
• Rocky Mountain: In the Rockies, diesel prices dropped 1 cent to $3.222.

According to AAA Motor Club (AAA), the current national average diesel price is $3.533. This is 6 cents higher than EIA’s current estimate and 2 cents higher than this time last year.

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

The current national average on-highway gasoline price is $2.796, according to EIA, 2 cents lower than last week’s average. 

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

• Rocky Mountain: The biggest drop in gasoline prices this week occurred in the Rockies, where prices fell 3 cents to $2.403.
• West Coast: Along the West Coast, gas prices dropped 2 cents to $3.708. Excluding California, gas prices fell 4 cents to $3.343.
• Midwest: Gas prices in the Midwest fell 2 cents to $2.585.
• Gulf Coast: Along the Gulf Coast, gas prices dropped 2 cents to $2.372.
• East Coast: Along the East Coast, gas prices dropped 0.3 cents to $2.778. 

According to AAA, the current national gasoline price average is $2.815. This is 2 cents higher than EIA’s current estimate and 25 cents lower than this time last year.