U.S. average diesel price
$6.127 per gallon as of Nov 9, 2026
- ▼ −$0.165 (−2.6%) from a week earlier $6.292 on Nov 2, 2026
- ▼ −$0.072 (−1.2%) from a month earlier $6.199 on Oct 5, 2026
- ▲ +$2.374 (+63.3%) from a year earlier $3.753 on Nov 3, 2025
What it measures
The national average retail price of on-highway diesel fuel, surveyed by the Energy Information Administration every Monday.
Why it matters to a small business
Diesel is one of the largest operating costs for trucking, excavation, landscaping and towing businesses, and freight fuel surcharges are commonly calculated from this number.
Recent readings
| Date | Dollars per gallon |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | $6.127 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $6.292 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $6.352 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $6.276 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $6.179 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $6.199 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $6.382 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $6.529 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $6.285 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $5.967 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $5.599 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $5.652 |
Source
U.S. Energy Information Administration, series GASDESW, retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Published weekly. Official figures can be revised after they are first released.
Related indicators
- Gasoline $3.995per gallon ▼ −$0.158 (−3.8%) vs. a week earlier Nov 9, 2026
- Crude oil (WTI) $99.64per barrel ▲ +$1.75 (+1.8%) vs. a month earlier Nov 3, 2026
- Natural gas $2.63per million BTU ▼ −$0.27 (−9.3%) vs. a month earlier Nov 3, 2026
- Electricity $0.190per kWh ▼ −$0.006 (−3.1%) vs. a month earlier Oct 2026