In June 2025, one gallon of diesel cost an average of 3.6 U.S. dollars in the United States. That was an increase compared to the month prior, but lower than prices in June 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.

The average price for regular gasoline in the United States stood at **** U.S. dollars per gallon on August 25, 2025. This compared to a diesel price of **** U.S. dollars per gallon. Prices for gasoline rose that week, while diesel prices decreased. 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.

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.

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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.

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.

Russia Average World Price: Diesel Fuel (Gasoil) data was reported at 556.400 USD/Ton in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 644.300 USD/Ton for Nov 2018. Russia Average World Price: Diesel Fuel (Gasoil) data is updated monthly, averaging 654.000 USD/Ton from Jan 2009 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 119 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,030.100 USD/Ton in Mar 2012 and a record low of 292.500 USD/Ton in Jan 2016. Russia Average World Price: Diesel Fuel (Gasoil) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.PC002: Average World Prices, Crude Oil Export Price, Crude Oil Export Duty.

Diesel retail prices weekly average by region dataset provides the weekly average retail diesel prices for New York State and eight New York metropolitan regions in U.S. dollars per gallon. Data is a weekly average from January 2017 through current. Average daily retail diesel prices are collected from the American Automobile Association (AAA) Daily Fuel Gauge Report. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report prices are averaged to produce a weekly average retail price for New York State and each metropolitan region. The New York State metropolitan regions in the dataset are Albany (Albany-Schenectady-Troy), Batavia, Binghamton, Buffalo (Buffalo-Niagara Falls), Dutchess (Dutchess-Putnam), Elmira, Glens Falls, Ithaca, Kingston, Nassau (Nassau-Suffolk), New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica (Utica-Rome), Watertown (Watertown-Fort Drum), and White Plains. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. To learn more about NYSERDA’s programs, visit https://nyserda.ny.gov or follow us on X, Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram.

Poland Average Fuel Price: Retail Sales: Diesel data was reported at 5.837 PLN/l in 08 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.910 PLN/l for 30 Apr 2025. Poland Average Fuel Price: Retail Sales: Diesel data is updated daily, averaging 5.040 PLN/l from Feb 2008 (Median) to 08 May 2025, with 884 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.081 PLN/l in 20 Oct 2022 and a record low of 3.350 PLN/l in 08 Jan 2009. Poland Average Fuel Price: Retail Sales: Diesel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by BM Reflex Sp. z o.o. sp.j.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.P011: Average Fuel Price: Retail Sales.

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.

Crude oil is the greatest cost component determining diesel retail prices in the United States. In February 2025, 49 percent of the diesel retail price was set by crude oil costs. That month, one gallon of diesel sold for an average of 3.68 U.S. dollars. U.S. diesel prices have generally stagnated in early 2025. Fuel consumption remains high despite higher prices Diesel and gasoline prices have experienced significant fluctuations over the past decades. In 2024, the average gasoline price stood at 3.3 U.S. dollars per gallon, a decrease from the 2022 peak but still higher than early 2000s levels. Despite these changes, U.S. gasoline consumption has remained high, averaging around 8.5 million barrels per day in 2024, with seasonal variations affecting demand. Tax impact on fuel costs across states Taxes play a significant role in determining fuel prices, with state-level differences creating notable price variations across the country. As of 2023, the average state tax for gasoline was 30.5 U.S. cents per gallon, while diesel faced a slightly higher average tax of 33.15 U.S. cents. These taxes contribute to the overall retail price and are often reinvested in road infrastructure. California, for instance, imposes some of the highest gasoline taxes in the country, reaching 68.1 U.S. cents per gallon in January 2024, which significantly impacts the state's fuel prices.

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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 Average Petrol Retail Prices: Metropolitan data was reported at 173.400 0.01 AUD/l in 11 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 179.000 0.01 AUD/l for 04 May 2025. Weekly Average Petrol Retail Prices: Metropolitan data is updated weekly, averaging 173.900 0.01 AUD/l from Aug 2019 (Median) to 11 May 2025, with 300 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 217.100 0.01 AUD/l in 28 Apr 2024 and a record low of 94.897 0.01 AUD/l in 03 May 2020. Weekly Average Petrol Retail Prices: Metropolitan 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]

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.

Ukraine Average Consumer Price: Diesel Fuel data was reported at 54.930 l in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 55.270 l for Feb 2025. Ukraine Average Consumer Price: Diesel Fuel data is updated monthly, averaging 28.390 l from Jan 2017 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.580 l in Jun 2022 and a record low of 21.230 l in May 2020. Ukraine Average Consumer Price: Diesel Fuel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Statistics Service of Ukraine. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ukraine – Table P001: Average Consumer Prices.

On-highway diesel price is the average retail price for diesel used in motor vehicles. The U.S. Energy Information Administration releases weekly gasoline and diesel price estimates.

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.