Official EIA Benchmark • Week of 2026-11-02
Next Official Update: Monday, 2026-11-09 4:30 PM EST
Weekly EIA Diesel Fuel Prices & Surcharge Tracker
Official U.S. On-Highway Retail Diesel Fuel benchmarks across all 7 PADD regions. Instantly calculate your contract fuel surcharge (FSC) per mile, diesel expense projections, and regional rate adjustments for freight brokers, motor carriers, and owner-operators.
U.S. National AveragePer Gallon
$3.582
-0.018 vs Last Week
-0.245 vs Year Ago
Live EIA Surcharge Calculator
Select your operational region and contract peg to calculate exact billing compensation.
Diesel: $3.582/gal
Threshold before surcharge applies
US OTR fleet average is 6.0 – 6.5 MPG
Total billable haul distance
Surcharge Rate
$0.3887/ mile
($3.582 - $1.25) ÷ 6 MPG
Total FSC Billing
$388.70
Added to linehaul invoice (1,000 miles)
Est. Fuel Burn Expense
$597.00
166.7 gallons @ $3.582
Net Fuel Cost (Out of Pocket)
$208.30
Fuel expense minus FSC reimbursement
EIA Regional Diesel Prices (All 7 PADDs)
Weekly retail on-highway diesel fuel prices published by the U.S. EIA.
| Region / Sub-Region | PADD | Price / Gal | Weekly Change | Annual Change | Logistics Coverage & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U.S. National Average | National | $3.582 | -0.018 | -0.245 | Benchmark used by 85%+ of US freight contracts, brokers, and DAT/Freightwaves peg calculations. |
East Coast (PADD 1) | PADD 1 | $3.645 | -0.012 | -0.218 | Includes Maine down to Florida across Atlantic coastal freight corridors (I-95 corridor). |
New England (PADD 1A) | PADD 1A | $3.792 | -0.009 | -0.284 | CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT. Higher seasonal winter heating demand impact on distillate supplies. |
Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | PADD 1B | $3.885 | -0.015 | -0.205 | DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA. Influenced by high state fuel taxes (e.g. Pennsylvania IFTA $0.785/gal). |
Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | PADD 1C | $3.512 | -0.011 | -0.229 | FL, GA, NC, SC, VA, WV. Major Southeast logistics hub with lower state excise taxes. |
Midwest (PADD 2) | PADD 2 | $3.488 | -0.024 | -0.262 | IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SD, TN, WI. Chicago/Ohio Valley agricultural & auto logistics. |
Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | PADD 3 | $3.235 | -0.021 | -0.231 | AL, AR, LA, MS, NM, TX. Lowest fuel prices in North America due to refinery proximity. |
Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | PADD 4 | $3.545 | +0.005 | -0.298 | CO, ID, MT, UT, WY. Mountain pass freight runs with pipeline transport cost differentials. |
West Coast (PADD 5) | PADD 5 | $4.298 | -0.014 | -0.312 | AK, AZ, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA. Combined West Coast average heavily weighted by California. |
West Coast less California | PADD 5 (ex-CA) | $3.765 | -0.008 | -0.285 | Pacific Northwest (WA, OR) and inland West (AZ, NV) excluding CARB regulatory mandates. |
CaliforniaHighest US | PADD 5 (CA) | $4.882 | -0.022 | -0.345 | Highest commercial fuel prices in US due to Cap-and-Trade, LCFS mandates, and CARB diesel regulations. |
Standard Trucking Fuel Surcharge Matrix
Industry standard peg rate matrix at a $1.25 base peg across common commercial tractor MPG ratings.
| Diesel Price Bracket | 5.5 MPG (Heavy Haul / Reefer) | 6.0 MPG (OTR Fleet Dry Van) | 6.5 MPG (Aero Sleeper) | 7.0 MPG (Eco Fleet / Single Axle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.20 – $3.29 / gal | $0.3545 / mi | $0.3250 / mi | $0.3000 / mi | $0.2786 / mi |
| $3.40 – $3.49 / gal | $0.3909 / mi | $0.3583 / mi | $0.3308 / mi | $0.3071 / mi |
| $3.50 – $3.59 / gal | $0.4091 / mi | $0.3750 / mi | $0.3462 / mi | $0.3214 / mi |
| $3.60 – $3.69 / gal | $0.4273 / mi | $0.3917 / mi | $0.3615 / mi | $0.3357 / mi |
| $3.70 – $3.79 / gal | $0.4455 / mi | $0.4083 / mi | $0.3769 / mi | $0.3500 / mi |
| $3.80 – $3.89 / gal | $0.4636 / mi | $0.4250 / mi | $0.3923 / mi | $0.3643 / mi |
| $4.00 – $4.09 / gal | $0.5000 / mi | $0.4583 / mi | $0.4231 / mi | $0.3929 / mi |
| $4.25 – $4.34 / gal | $0.5455 / mi | $0.5000 / mi | $0.4615 / mi | $0.4286 / mi |
| $4.50 – $4.59 / gal | $0.5909 / mi | $0.5417 / mi | $0.5000 / mi | $0.4643 / mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) updates the official Retail On-Highway Diesel Prices every Monday afternoon around 4:30 PM Eastern Time (except on federal holidays, when it is published Tuesday morning). Most commercial freight contracts and freight brokers automatically recalculate their weekly fuel surcharge based on this Monday afternoon release.
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