The cost of diesel fuel in the United States reached an annual average of 3.76 U.S. dollars per gallon in 2024. This was a decrease compared to the previous year, when diesel sold for an average of 4.21 U.S. dollars per gallon. In 2022, increased economic activity and thus fuel demand combined with supply constraints following the Russia-Ukraine war, which resulted in a notable rise in monthly diesel prices Crude oil prices and their impact on motor fuel prices Motor fuel prices largely mirror major oil benchmarks, such as the OPEC reference basket, WTI, and Brent. As such, the oil glut in 2015 and 2016, which followed years of increased oil production output by the U.S., is largely responsible for the fall in diesel prices seen in those years. The same is true for the 2020 pandemic-induced oil crisis and fall in benchmarks that year. Diesel and gasoline price development The usage of diesel began in the 1930s, but until further development in the 1960s, diesel vehicles were mostly used commercially. In the U.S., diesel-powered cars remain a fairly small portion of the automobile market and diesel fuel consumption is far lower than gasoline consumption. In general, gasoline also tends to be more widely available than diesel fuel and usually sells for a lower retail price. However, diesel engines have better fuel economy than gasoline engines, and as such are often used for large commercial vehicles.

In May 2025, one gallon of diesel cost an average of 3.5 U.S. dollars in the United States. That was a decrease compared to the month prior, and also lower than prices in May 2024. Impact of crude prices on motor fuel consumer prices Diesel prices are primarily determined by the cost of crude oil. In fact, crude oil regularly accounts for around 50 percent of end consumer prices of diesel. As such, supply restrictions or weak demand outlooks influence prices at the pump. The fall in diesel prices noted in the latter half of 2024 is a reflection of lower crude prices. Diesel and gasoline price development The usage of distillate fuel oil began in the 1930s, but until further development in the 1960s, diesel vehicles were mostly applied to commercial use only. In the U.S., diesel-powered cars remain a fairly small portion of the automobile market and diesel consumption is far lower than gasoline consumption. In general, gasoline also tends to be more widely available than diesel fuel and usually sells for a lower retail price. However, diesel engines have better fuel economy than gasoline engines, and, as such, tend to be used for large commercial vehicles.

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Diesel prices in the United Kingdom rose to more than *** pence per liter in early 2024. The March national average was ***** pence per liter, compared with a price of ***** pence per liter for diesel sold at supermarkets. Hypermarkets dominate motor fuel sales Hypermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Asda, and Tesco have the greatest market share of motor fuel sold in the UK. In 2023, roughly ** percent of all motor fuels were sold at hypermarkets. Diesel more expensive than regular gasoline Although gasoline and diesel are both refined petroleum products, their refining process differs, thus also impacting manufacturing and retail prices. Diesel sold in the UK is required to have an ultra-low sulfur content and also contain a biodiesel component of seven percent. The extra steps required in the production process make diesel a more expensive commodity than gasoline, which trades around ** pence lower.

Weekly on-highway diesel prices (dollars per gallon) from the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration. This data includes the average diesel fuel price for the U.S. and five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs) (including PADD subcomponents). There are ten variables in total: "U.S."; "East Coast" (PADD1), broken out further by "New England" (PADD1A), "Central Atlantic" (PADD1B), and "Lower Atlantic" (PADD1C); "Midwest" (PADD2); "Gulf Coast" (PADD3); "Rocky Mountain" (PADD4); and "West Coast" (PADD5), broken out further by "West Coast excluding California" and "California." See link below for the states included in each region.

United States - Ultra-Low-Sulfur No. 2 Diesel Fuel Prices: U.S. Gulf Coast was 2.36700 $ per Gallon in July of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Ultra-Low-Sulfur No. 2 Diesel Fuel Prices: U.S. Gulf Coast reached a record high of 5.29600 in April of 2022 and a record low of 0.54000 in April of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Ultra-Low-Sulfur No. 2 Diesel Fuel Prices: U.S. Gulf Coast - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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Saudi Arabia Fuel Prices: Retail: Diesel data was reported at 1.660 SAR/l in Apr 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.660 SAR/l for Mar 2025. Saudi Arabia Fuel Prices: Retail: Diesel data is updated monthly, averaging 0.630 SAR/l from Jul 2020 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.660 SAR/l in Apr 2025 and a record low of 0.520 SAR/l in Dec 2021. Saudi Arabia Fuel Prices: Retail: Diesel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Saudi Arabian Oil Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.P016: Fuel Prices. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Monthly average retail prices for gasoline and fuel oil for Canada, selected provincial cities, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Prices are presented for the current month and previous four months. Includes fuel type and the price in cents per litre.

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Despite fluctuating, the price of diesel fuel per liter in the Netherlands has seen an overall increase since the year 2000. In that year, the average price amounted to ** euro cents per liter. By 2021 this had increased to **** euros. In comparison, the price per liter of unleaded ** octane fuel was **** euros in the same year. TaxationThe average price for a liter of diesel before taxation in the Netherlands was **** British pounds per liter in 2018. More than half of the total price was from taxes at **** British pounds. This was one of the highest taxations on the fuel in the European Union, with only eight other countries paying more. Diesel sales fall The number of newly registered passenger diesel cars has seen a significant decline since 2015. In that year there were approximately *** thousand registered in the Netherlands, but the following year this fell to just ******. In 2017 the number fell further and amounted to ******, signaling a shift away from this type of vehicle. By 2020, diesel cars predating 2005 will be banned from entering the A10 ring road area around the Dutch capital in a bid to curb air pollution, with a complete diesel ban scheduled for 2030.

Nigeria Average Fuel Price: Diesel data was reported at 225.086 l in Jan 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 221.564 l for Dec 2018. Nigeria Average Fuel Price: Diesel data is updated monthly, averaging 200.610 l from Jun 2015 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 44 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 249.378 l in Feb 2017 and a record low of 145.569 l in Jul 2015. Nigeria Average Fuel Price: Diesel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.P003: Average Fuel Price.

Gasoline rose to 2.19 USD/Gal on July 11, 2025, up 1.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gasoline's price has risen 1.03%, but it is still 12.72% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Gasoline - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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Australia Weekly Average Petrol Retail Prices: National data was reported at 173.800 0.01 AUD/l in 11 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 178.200 0.01 AUD/l for 04 May 2025. Australia Weekly Average Petrol Retail Prices: National data is updated weekly, averaging 175.400 0.01 AUD/l from Aug 2019 (Median) to 11 May 2025, with 300 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 212.500 0.01 AUD/l in 20 Mar 2022 and a record low of 98.263 0.01 AUD/l in 03 May 2020. Australia Weekly Average Petrol Retail Prices: National data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Institute of Petroleum. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.P007: Average Petrol and Diesel Prices: Weekly . [COVID-19-IMPACT]

This table contains pump prices for motor fuels at petrol stations. Weighted average daily prices are published of petrol Euro95, diesel oil and LPG including VAT and excise duties. These daily prices are published once a week.

Data available from: January 2006

Status of the figures: The figures in this table are final figures.

Changes since the previous period: New figures have been added

When will new figures be published? The figures appear on Thursday of each week. If circumstances, such as public holidays, prevent publishing on Thursday, figures will be published on the next working day.

The average price for regular gasoline in the United States stood at **** U.S. dollars per gallon on July 14, 2025. This compared to a diesel price of **** U.S. dollars per gallon. Prices for gasoline and diesel increased that week following greater demand. Real price surge of 2022 and 2023 still below 2011 to 2014 prices When looking at the real price of gasoline over time, U.S. drivers had to pay notably more in the years between 2011 and 2014. The surge in prices noted throughout 2022 and partly for 2023, which followed supply constraints, was still lower in terms of real U.S. dollars. U.S. on the lower-end spectrum of worldwide motor fuel prices The U.S. has some of the lowest conventional motor fuel prices in the world. Although fuel prices are usually higher in high-income countries, the U.S. profits from its position as the world’s largest crude oil producer and can keep retail prices for oil products comparatively low. For example, among high-income countries, prices for automotive premium gasoline (RON 95) were only lower in Russia and Saudi Arabia - countries where crude oil and oil product exports are in part restricted by sanctions, thus keeping domestic supply high.

New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Diesel: Retail data was reported at 1.837 NZD/l in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.912 NZD/l for Sep 2024. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Diesel: Retail data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.690 NZD/l from Mar 1974 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.636 NZD/l in Sep 2022 and a record low of 0.062 NZD/l in Mar 1974. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Diesel: Retail data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.P003: Average Fuel Price.

Switzerland Gasoline Price: Value: Diesel data was reported at 1.820 CHF/l in Apr 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.820 CHF/l for Mar 2025. Switzerland Gasoline Price: Value: Diesel data is updated monthly, averaging 1.600 CHF/l from May 1993 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 384 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.370 CHF/l in Jul 2022 and a record low of 1.160 CHF/l in Mar 1999. Switzerland Gasoline Price: Value: Diesel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.P002: Fuel Prices.