Research 2026
Regional Diesel Spread: July 2026
Show dispatch teams how the July 20 regional spread changes a route fuel budget. Figures were checked against primary federal sources on August 1, 2026.
Verified 2026-08-01 | 1 primary source
Research intent
Audience: dispatch teams. 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
Highest listed region
Lowest listed region
Regional spread
California premium to Gulf Coast
East Coast
Verified benchmark table
| Highest listed region | West Coast, $5.877 per gallon |
| Lowest listed region | Rocky Mountain, $4.935 per gallon |
| Regional spread | $0.942 per gallon, calculated |
| California premium to Gulf Coast | $1.529 per gallon, calculated |
Operating comparison table
| East Coast | $5.194 per gallon |
| Midwest | $4.988 per gallon |
| Gulf Coast | $4.942 per gallon |
| Measurement week | July 20, 2026 |
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 dispatch teams, then compare it with your own lane, fleet, or payroll records.
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