During 12 straight weekly declines from April 16 through July 2, the price of diesel had dropped 49.9 cents a gallon; since that time, the price has climbed 44.1 cents. Last week, the price surpassed the $4 mark for the first time since May 14. This week’s price is 26.9 cents above the same week last year.
Average retail prices rose in all regions, led by a 10.4-cent increase to $4.288 on the West Coast, not including California. The most expensive diesel on average was $4.409 a gallon in California, where prices rose 9.6 cents. The least expensive diesel on average was $3.981 a gallon on the Gulf Coast, where prices climbed 7 cents.
Complete diesel price information is available on EIA’s Website.