Diesel prices dip slightly as regional fuel costs remain volatile across the U.S.

Diesel and gas prices have fluctuated, showing minor relief as the conflict in Iran continues. The national average on-highway diesel price dropped 4 cents to $5.608, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on April 14. Gas prices rose 0.3 cents to $4.123 

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.:

• Midwest: The biggest increase in diesel prices this week occurred in the Midwest for 8 cents to $5.382. 
• Rocky Mountain: In the Rockies, diesel prices dropped 16 cents to $5.256.
• Gulf Coast: Along the Gulf Coast, diesel prices dropped 11 cents to $5.310.
• West Coast: Along the West Coast, diesel prices dropped 10 cents to $6.822. Without including California, diesel prices dropped 18 cents to $6.183.
• East Coast: Along the East Coast, diesel prices dropped 7 cents to $5.674.

According to AAA Motor Club (AAA), the current national diesel price average is $5.650. This is 4 cents higher than EIA’s current estimate and $2.07 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 $4.123, according to EIA, 0.3 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 gasoline prices this week occurred in the Midwest for 12 cents to $3.886.
• Rocky Mountain: In the Rockies, gas prices rose 0.2 cents to $3.895.
• East Coast: Along the East Coast, gas prices dropped 5 cents to $3.954.
• Gulf Coast: Along the Gulf Coast, gas prices dropped 5 cents to $3.741.
• West Coast: Along the West Coast, gas prices dropped 2 cents to $5.377. Without including California, gas prices rose 1 cent to $4.956.

According to AAA, the current national gasoline price average is $4.118. This is 1 cent lower than EIA’s current estimate and 93 cents higher than this time last year. 

In a recent press release, AAA stated: “Crude oil prices remain high, even as they’ve fluctuated in recent days following the announcement of a 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The price for a barrel of crude dropped below $100 but then rose again, highlighting the volatility of oil markets and fluidity of geopolitical events.”