Research 2026
Diesel Price Benchmark for the Week of July 20, 2026
Help fleet operators price fuel exposure from the latest published weekly diesel table. Figures were checked against primary federal sources on August 1, 2026.
Verified 2026-08-01 | 1 primary source
Research intent
Audience: fleet operators. Search intent: current trucking benchmark research. Reader outcome: a cited table that can be used in an operating review.
Industry evidence
"America's truck drivers have been on the frontlines of this pandemic, delivering goods to every corner of this country. We're grateful for their work, and today we're taking action to support them so we can build a more resilient trucking workforce that will keep our economy moving."
Official 2023 trucking statistic: Trucks moved $996.4 billion of freight across the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico in 2023, up 5.2% compared to 2022. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics: 2023 North American Transborder Freight Numbers
Sources and methodology
Values are transcribed from the named federal release. Calculated values are labeled. The report does not mix in LogisticsTrucks customer data or an uncited industry estimate.
- Weekly Retail On-Highway Diesel Prices
U.S. Energy Information Administration | Accessed 2026-08-01
U.S. average
East Coast
Midwest
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountain
Verified benchmark table
| U.S. average | $5.134 per gallon |
| East Coast | $5.194 per gallon |
| Midwest | $4.988 per gallon |
| Gulf Coast | $4.942 per gallon |
Operating comparison table
| Rocky Mountain | $4.935 per gallon |
| West Coast | $5.877 per gallon |
| California | $6.471 per gallon |
| Weekly U.S. change | +$0.338 per gallon |
Research record
| Verification date | 2026-08-01 |
| Source count | 1 |
| Data policy | Primary public sources; calculations labeled |
| Use limitation | Benchmark context, not legal or financial advice |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was this report verified?
The source links and displayed figures were checked on August 1, 2026.
Can I reuse the table?
Yes. Keep the source name, measurement date, and any calculation label with the figures.
Is this a forecast?
No. It presents published observations and clearly identified calculations.
How should an operator use it?
Use it as a benchmark for fleet operators, then compare it with your own lane, fleet, or payroll records.
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