�� Diesel prices have now crossed the $5/gallon mark nationally, while premium gasoline i
approaching the same threshold across several U.S. regions.
Over the last few weeks, U.S. fuel markets have moved sharply higher, with diesel continuing to
outpace both regular and premium gasoline. Rising crude costs, refinery constraints, and
tightening supply are all contributing to the latest fuel price surge.
�� Fuel Price Movement (Jan 1, 2026 → Apr 1, 2026)
U.S. Average Pricing
● Diesel: $3.448 → $5.305 (+$1.857, +53.9%)
● Regular Gasoline: $2.769 → $3.965 (+$1.196, +43.2%)
● Premium Gasoline: $3.579 → $4.782 (+$1.203, +33.6%)
�� Diesel has now moved above $5/gallon nationally, while premium is nearing the same level
signaling continued upward pressure across both commercial and consumer fuel markets.
�� Regional Fuel Price Trends (Jan 1, 2026 → Apr 1, 2026)
�� West
● Diesel: $4.004 → $6.149 (+$2.145, +53.6%)
● Regular: $3.468 → $4.777 (+$1.310, +37.8%)
● Premium: $4.017 → $5.328 (+$1.311, +32.6%)
�� California showed the highest diesel price movement in the West — Diesel: $4.823
$7.325 (+$2.502, +51.9%)
�� The West continues to record the highest overall fuel prices nationally, with diesel alread
well above $5/gallon and premium gasoline moving closer to that level.
�� South
● Diesel: $3.255 → $5.262 (+$2.008, +61.7%)
● Regular: $2.535 → $3.759 (+$1.224, +48.3%)
● Premium: $3.348 → $4.561 (+$1.214, +36.3%)
�� Florida showed the highest diesel price movement in the South — Diesel: $3.502 → $5.78
(+$2.283, +65.2%)
�� The South continues to maintain lower prices than other regions, but recent increases hav
been among the fastest, especially for diesel.
�� Midwest
● Diesel: $3.390 → $4.822 (+$1.432, +42.3%)
● Regular: $2.707 → $3.789 (+$1.082, +39.9%)
● Premium: $3.437 → $4.486 (+$1.049, +30.5%)
�� Iowa showed the highest diesel price movement in the Midwest — Diesel: $3.281 → $4.85
(+$1.577, +48.1%)
�� The Midwest posted one of the strongest percentage increases in diesel pricing, highlightin
growing pressure across transportation and freight-heavy markets.
�� Northeast
● Diesel: $3.824 → $5.801 (+$1.977, +51.7%)
● Regular: $2.907 → $3.842 (+$0.935, +32.2%)
● Premium: $3.795 → $4.833 (+$1.038, +27.4%)
�� Maryland showed the highest diesel price movement in the Northeast — Diesel: $3.623
$5.889 (+$2.266, +62.5%)
�� The Northeast has now joined the West as one of the highest-cost regions, with diese
crossing $5/gallon and premium nearing the same mark.
�� Market Takeaway
The latest U.S. fuel price surge shows that diesel remains the most volatile fuel category, with
commercial markets absorbing the largest increases.
If diesel stays above $5/gallon and premium continues climbing toward that level, fuel retailers,
logistics providers, and consumers could face continued pricing pressure in the weeks ahead.
