
The price of diesel fuel fell slightly last week, continuing a 5-week streak of nearly flat prices, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department.
The price of diesel fuel fell slightly last week, continuing a 5-week streak of nearly flat prices, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department.


The price of diesel fuel fell slightly last week, continuing a 5-week streak of nearly flat prices, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department.
The average price on-highway diesel fuel in the U.S. fell by 0.7 cents last week, hitting a per gallon price of $2.382 at the pump. The price is still 9.4 cents cheaper than it was in the same week of 2015.
While the overall price was slightly down, prices fluctuated up and down based on the region with the largest decrease coming to the Rocky Mountain region at 1.5 cents. The largest increase in prices was a 0.4-cent increase in the Central Atlantic region.
The average price of regular gasoline was also essentially flat for the week, dropping by 0.1 cents to a per gallon price of $2.224. The price is 9.8 cents cheaper than it was a year ago.
Prices were more varied from region to region with the largest decrease in prices coming to the Rocky Mountains at 1.9 cents. The largest increase in prices hit the Central Atlantic region at 1.4 cents.
Crude oil prices were up on Sept. 26 as there were more indications that a deal to scale back or freeze oil production may be a possibility, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The same rumor of OPEC member countries making moves to stabilize and improve crude oil prices has had an up and down effect on the market. This week, the United Arab Emirates oil minister supported a deal publically and indicated that his country would support limits on production.

The company’s expanded EPEQ ecosystem includes flexible solar panels, lithium batteries, hydraulic power systems, and a portable fast charger for electric trucks.
Read More →
Listen as Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency shares insights into battery-electric trucks, natural gas, biofuels, and clean diesel on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.
Read More →
NACFE's Run on Less - Messy Middle project demonstrates the power of data in helping to guide the future of alternative fuels and powertrains for heavy-duty trucks.
Read More →
Mike Kucharski, vice president of refrigerated carrier JKC Trucking, says diesel price jumps tied to global instability are squeezing carriers already struggling with weak freight rates.
Read More →
In today’s cost-conscious market, fleets are finding new ways to get more value from every truck on the road. See how smarter maintenance strategies can boost uptime, control costs and drive stronger long-term returns.
Read More →
Purdue researchers demonstrated a high-power wireless charging system capable of delivering energy to electric heavy-duty trucks at highway speeds, advancing the concept of electrified roadways for freight transportation.
Read More →
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking diesel engine makers to provide information about diesel exhaust fluid system failures as it considers changes to emissions regulations.
Read More →6 intelligent dashcam tactics to improve safety and boost ROI
Read More →
The Environmental Protection Agency said California can’t enforce its Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Regulation, known as Clean Truck Check, on vehicles registered outside the state. But California said it will keep enforcing the rule.
Read More →
The Trump administration has announced it will no longer criminally prosecute “diesel delete” cases of truck owners altering emissions systems in violation of EPA regulations. What does that mean for heavy-duty fleets?
Read More →