Diesel Prices Jump 4.5 Cents

April 20, 2004
On Monday national diesel prices rose in all regions across the country, upping the average by 4.5 cents over the week earlier to $1.72 per gallon. This figure is only 5 cents shy of setting a new record high since the Energy Information Administration began its survey in ’94. California continues its tradition of having the most volatile diesel prices, with a 9.8-cent increase to $2.26 per gallon.

On Monday national diesel prices rose in all regions across the country, upping the average by 4.5 cents over the week earlier to $1.72 per gallon. This figure is only 5 cents shy of setting a new record high since the Energy Information Administration began its survey in ’94.

California continues its tradition of having the most volatile diesel prices, with a 9.8-cent increase to $2.26 per gallon. The cheapest diesel can be found in the Lower Atlantic region at $1.62 per gallon. The most stable prices this week were in the New England region, posting less than a tenth of a cent increase.

This marks the sixth straight week of increases, with the national average price rising 10.7 cents since March 15.

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