Emissions & Efficiency

Diesel, gas prices continue to drop

July 28, 2015

This week, average U.S. diesel prices dropped 5.9 cents to $2.723 from last week’s $2.782, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Cristina Commendatore

For the past two months, diesel prices have been on a steady decline. And this week is no different.This week, average U.S. diesel prices dropped 5.9 cents to $2.723 from last week’s $2.782, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). This week’s price is $1.135 per gallon cheaper compared to the same week last year.Diesel prices decreased in every region, with only one area breaking the $3 per gallon mark: California, down 3.9 cents to $3.072 per gallon.Average U.S. retail pump prices for gasoline decreased by 5.7 cents this week to $2.745 per gallon. According to EIA, that is 79.4 cents cheaper compared to the same week last year.Gasoline prices increased in one region this week: the Rocky Mountains, up 1.5 cents to $2.856. Only the West Coast and West Coast without California regions saw prices over $3 per gallon at $3.545 and $3.085, respectively.

About the Author

Cristina Commendatore

Cristina Commendatore was previously the Editor-in-chief of FleetOwner magazine. She reported on the transportation industry since 2015, covering topics such as business operational challenges, driver and technician shortages, truck safety, and new vehicle technologies. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.