Diesel prices decline nationally while gasoline costs rise across U.S. markets

EIA data shows diesel prices falling across most U.S. regions while gasoline costs continue rising.
April 29, 2026
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Key takeaways

  • Diesel prices declined nationally while gasoline increased, creating uneven fuel cost pressure for fleets.
  • Regional diesel drops led by the West and the Gulf Coast, while the Rocky Mountain region saw increases in trucking fuel costs.
  • EIA and AAA data show continued volatility in fuel pricing, impacting freight planning and operating budgets.
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Diesel prices fall across most U.S. regions while gasoline prices rise, according to EIA fuel data impacting trucking fuel costs and freight operations

After a brief respite last week, gasoline prices are up again this week; but diesel prices continue to recede. The national average on-highway diesel price dropped 5 cents to $5.351, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on April 28. Gas prices rose 8 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.:

  • West Coast: The biggest drop in diesel prices this week occurred along the West Coast for 9 cents to $6.530. Without including California, diesel prices dropped 8 cents to $5.926.
  • East Coast: Along the East Coast, diesel prices dropped 7 cents to $5.425.
  • Gulf Coast: Along the Gulf Coast, diesel prices dropped 6 cents to $5.012.
  • Midwest: In the Midwest, diesel prices dropped 3 cents to $5.131.
  • Rocky Mountain: In the Rockies, diesel prices rose 6 cents to $5.270.
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What are the current diesel prices across the U.S?
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According to AAA Motor Club (AAA), the current national diesel price average is $5.461. This is 11 cents higher than EIA’s current estimate and 1 dollar and 93 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 $4.123, according to EIA, 8 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 increase in gasoline prices this week occurred in the Midwest for 10 cents to $3.884.
  • West Coast: Along the West Coast, gas prices rose 9 cents to $5.412. Without including California, gas prices rose 4 cents to $4.967.
  • Rocky Mountain: In the Rockies, gas prices rose 8 cents to $4.016.
  • East Coast: In the East Coast, gas prices rose 7 cents to $3.958.
  • Gulf Coast: Along the Gulf Coast, gas prices rose 6 cents to $3.675. 
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What are the current gasoline prices across the U.S.?

According to AAA, the current national gasoline price average is $4.176. This is 5 cents higher than EIA’s current estimate and 1 dollar and 3 cents higher than this time last year. 

About the Author

Jenna Hume

Jenna Hume

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Digital Content Specialist Jenna Hume joined FleetOwner in November 2023 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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