After a peak in January 2020, diesel prices were on a steady decline since the beginning of the year.
Photo: U.S. EIA
National average diesel fuel prices hit $2.43 per gallon as of June 22, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This is a 3-cent rise from the previous week, but overall, prices are still down around 62 cents per gallon compared to same time last year.
So far in 2020, a peak of $3.08 occured the week of Jan. 6 and diesel prices have declined since then. National average gasoline prices are also experiencing a gradual rise, according to AAA.
Current average diesel prices by region have all increased week-over-week, but are still down year-over-year, according to the EIA:
- East Coast: $2.52
- Midwest: $2.29
- Gulf Coast: $2.20
- Rocky Mountains: $2.35
- West Coast: $2.95
Originally posted on Work Truck Online
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