Fuel Jumps Sharply
Middle-East conflict sends diesel up over 10 cents per gallon nationally.
National Observations
- National diesel prices rose 10 cents/gallon last week. The big spike was largely a response to the Israeli/Irani conflict and the resulting increase in crude prices.
- The average of $3.571/gallon was the highest it has been in almost two months. Diesel last exceeded that mark the week of April 14, 2025.
Regional Trends
| Region | Last Week | Weekly Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🗽 East Coast | $3.621 | +$0.096 | |
| 🌾 Midwest | $3.537 | +$0.108 | |
| 🌞 Gulf Coast | $3.212 | +$0.103 | |
| 🏔️ Rocky Mountain | $3.548 | +$0.067 | |
| 🌅 West Coast (not CA) | $3.902 | +$0.138 | |
| 🏄♀️ California | $4.781 | +$0.042 |
Regional Observations
- The largest and smallest increases were both on the West Coast. Diesel increased just 4.2 cents/gallon in California while it rose almost 14 cents/gallon in the other West Coast states.
- The largest increase percentage-wise was shared by both the West Coast sans California and the Gulf Coast. Fuel increased 3.3% in both regions.
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