BLS average price
Historical diesel prices by year
Browse average diesel fuel prices from 1998 through 2026, then compare each price with 2026 dollars.
Diesel fuel prices by year
| Year | Average price | 2026 dollars | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.85 per gallon | $4.85 | View |
| 2025 | $3.68 per gallon | $3.81 | View |
| 2024 | $3.83 per gallon | $4.06 | View |
| 2023 | $4.32 per gallon | $4.72 | View |
| 2022 | $5.01 per gallon | $5.70 | View |
| 2021 | $3.26 per gallon | $4.00 | View |
| 2020 | $2.62 per gallon | $3.37 | View |
| 2019 | $3.07 per gallon | $4.00 | View |
| 2018 | $3.16 per gallon | $4.19 | View |
| 2017 | $2.63 per gallon | $3.57 | View |
| 2016 | $2.29 per gallon | $3.18 | View |
| 2015 | $2.75 per gallon | $3.86 | View |
| 2014 | $3.82 per gallon | $5.38 | View |
| 2013 | $3.92 per gallon | $5.61 | View |
| 2012 | $4.00 per gallon | $5.80 | View |
| 2011 | $3.88 per gallon | $5.74 | View |
| 2010 | $3.02 per gallon | $4.61 | View |
| 2009 | $2.53 per gallon | $3.93 | View |
| 2008 | $3.92 per gallon | $6.06 | View |
| 2007 | $2.96 per gallon | $4.76 | View |
| 2006 | $2.81 per gallon | $4.65 | View |
| 2005 | $2.52 per gallon | $4.30 | View |
| 2004 | $1.92 per gallon | $3.39 | View |
| 2003 | $1.65 per gallon | $2.98 | View |
| 2002 | $1.43 per gallon | $2.64 | View |
| 2001 | $1.53 per gallon | $2.88 | View |
| 2000 | $1.58 per gallon | $3.05 | View |
| 1999 | $1.21 per gallon | $2.42 | View |
| 1998 | $1.17 per gallon | $2.40 | View |