EIA: U.S. Diesel Price Rises 8.4cts on Week

DAVENPORT, FL (DTN) — The national average price for retail diesel fuel climbed by 8.4cts as of Monday (11/10), extending last week’s increase, with increases seen across all U.S. regions, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The national average for retail diesel fuel rose by 8.4cts to $3.837 gallon, standing 31.6cts above the price from the same week last year, EIA data on Tuesday (11/12) showed.

Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) posted the largest weekly increase, up 12.7cts to $3.803 gallon, 27.8cts above last year’s level.

Following closely, Midwest (PADD 2) advanced 11.8cts to $3.891 gallon as of November 10, while standing 38.7cts higher on the year.

East Coast (PADD 1) average diesel prices increased by 6.9cts to $3.823 gallon, while remaining 24.4cts higher than a year ago.

On the East Coast, Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) rose 4.8cts to $3.956 gallon, Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) advanced 8.3cts to $3.761 gallon, and New England (PADD 1A) edged 1.9cts higher to $3.955 gallon.

Gulf Coast (PADD 3) prices were up 6.2cts to $3.436 gallon, remaining 26.6cts above the same week last year.

West Coast (PADD 5) average diesel prices rose 4.6cts to $4.545 gallon, marking a 36.5cts year-on-year rise. West Coast less California gained 4.0cts to $4.161 gallon, while California edged 5.5cts higher to $4.988 gallon, both standing well above year-ago levels.