Diesel Prices: US Weekly Price History 1994–2026
The US average retail price of on-highway diesel was $6.276 per gallon in the week of Oct 19, 2026, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 73.4% higher than a year earlier. Since January 2018 ($3.018), it is up 107.9%. In our data, which starts the week of Mar 21, 1994, the highest price was $6.529 (week of Sep 21, 2026) and the lowest was $0.953 (week of Feb 22, 1999).
Diesel Prices since Jan 2000
Diesel (EIA). Weekly values. Weight in the Real Inflation index: 1.2%.
Last 24 months
| Month | Monthly average | vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $6.218 | +69.0% |
| Sep 2026 | $6.291 | +67.8% |
| Aug 2026 | $5.462 | +45.9% |
| Jul 2026 | $4.955 | +31.1% |
| Jun 2026 | $5.024 | +39.6% |
| May 2026 | $5.599 | +60.0% |
| Apr 2026 | $5.501 | +54.2% |
| Mar 2026 | $4.921 | +37.3% |
| Feb 2026 | $3.722 | +1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | $3.522 | -3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | $3.615 | +3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | $3.822 | +8.5% |
| Oct 2025 | $3.679 | +2.6% |
| Sep 2025 | $3.748 | +5.4% |
| Aug 2025 | $3.744 | +1.2% |
| Jul 2025 | $3.779 | -0.8% |
| Jun 2025 | $3.599 | -3.3% |
| May 2025 | $3.499 | -8.5% |
| Apr 2025 | $3.567 | -10.9% |
| Mar 2025 | $3.585 | -10.9% |
| Feb 2025 | $3.675 | -9.1% |
| Jan 2025 | $3.634 | -5.7% |
| Dec 2024 | $3.494 | -12.0% |
| Nov 2024 | $3.522 | -17.2% |
Yearly averages since 2000
| Year | Average | Lowest monthly avg | Highest monthly avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (10 months) | $5.122 | $3.522 | $6.291 |
| 2025 | $3.662 | $3.499 | $3.822 |
| 2024 | $3.761 | $3.494 | $4.044 |
| 2023 | $4.214 | $3.802 | $4.576 |
| 2022 | $4.998 | $3.724 | $5.753 |
| 2021 | $3.281 | $2.681 | $3.727 |
| 2020 | $2.555 | $2.389 | $3.047 |
| 2019 | $3.056 | $2.980 | $3.161 |
| 2018 | $3.179 | $2.987 | $3.365 |
| 2017 | $2.654 | $2.496 | $2.909 |
| 2016 | $2.306 | $1.998 | $2.510 |
| 2015 | $2.707 | $2.309 | $2.997 |
| 2014 | $3.829 | $3.411 | $4.001 |
| 2013 | $3.923 | $3.839 | $4.111 |
| 2012 | $3.970 | $3.721 | $4.127 |
| 2011 | $3.845 | $3.388 | $4.064 |
| 2010 | $2.989 | $2.784 | $3.243 |
| 2009 | $2.464 | $2.092 | $2.792 |
| 2008 | $3.807 | $2.449 | $4.703 |
| 2007 | $2.882 | $2.485 | $3.396 |
| 2006 | $2.705 | $2.467 | $3.045 |
| 2005 | $2.398 | $1.959 | $3.095 |
| 2004 | $1.808 | $1.551 | $2.147 |
| 2003 | $1.508 | $1.424 | $1.708 |
| 2002 | $1.315 | $1.152 | $1.462 |
| 2001 | $1.404 | $1.167 | $1.524 |
| 2000 | $1.493 | $1.356 | $1.637 |
Source
EIA weekly series
EIA history file (XLS)
FRED GASDESW (cross-check)
Download the full history (CSV, item_id
diesel)Notes and caveats
- EIA publishes a national average every week (dated Mondays). Monthly figures on this page are averages of the weeks in each month.
FAQ
How much is a gallon of diesel now?
The US average retail price of on-highway diesel was $6.276 per gallon in the week of Oct 19, 2026 (+73.4% vs a year earlier). Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), weekly retail prices.
How much was a gallon of diesel in 2018?
In January 2018 the US average retail price of on-highway diesel was $3.018 per gallon (average of that month's weekly prices). Since then it has changed +107.9%.
When was a gallon of diesel most expensive?
In our data (starting the week of Mar 21, 1994), the highest price was $6.529 (week of Sep 21, 2026). The lowest was $0.953 (week of Feb 22, 1999).
How often is this page updated?
EIA publishes weekly, and we refresh the page every week.