The national average diesel price increased by 5.2 cents to $3.865, marking the fourth consecutive rise, according to data from the Energy Information Administration released on July 8.
Key Points:
- Since June 10, the average price for a gallon of diesel has risen by 20.7 cents.
- A gallon of diesel now costs 5.9 cents more than it did at this time in 2023.
- In the Energy Information Administration’s weekly survey, the average diesel price increased in nine out of the ten regions, with the exception being a 2.1-cent decrease on the West Coast excluding California. The Midwest saw the largest increase, with a rise of 7.4 cents.
- The national average price for a gallon of gasoline went up by 1 cent to $3.489, which is 5.7 cents less than it was a year ago.
