The national average price for a gallon of diesel increased 0.6 cents to $3.15 for the week ending Oct. 9, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said
The national average price for a gallon of diesel increased 0.6 cents to $3.15 for the week ending Oct. 9, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said. Although prices fell significantly in most regions, run-ups in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions brought the average up.
Prices took the biggest plunge in the New England region, down 6.5 cents to $2.947. New England also held the crown for the cheapest region in which to fill up that week. The Rocky Mountain region saw the sharpest fuel spike that week, up 6.4 cents to $3.143. The most expensive region in which to buy diesel was the Lower Atlantic region at $3.252, despite a 3.1-cent decline.
Voice your opinion!
To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!
Downtime is expensive. This guide shows you how to keep your eet running, reduce repair surprises, and protect your margins—because when your trucks aren’t moving, you’re not...
Learn how fast oil changes can optimize vehicle downtime for fleet owners. Improve revenue and employee productivity while ensuring customer satisfaction with efficient maintenance...
Commercial fleets bear a heavy burden from economic uncertainty, operational costs, and litigation risks. In-cabin video technology offers opportunities to reduce fleet expenses...
