DE · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
Delaware diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in Delaware, against the country and the Central Atlantic region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$6.177/gal diesel
−1.2% from last week
- Regular
- $3.880
- Premium
- $4.738
- Diesel vs US
- +0.8%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +66.0%
Delaware prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $6.177 | −7.4¢ | +66.0% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $3.880 | −7.6¢ | +36.2% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.418 | −6.5¢ | +30.2% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $4.738 | −5.9¢ | +30.5% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey Delaware on its own. These are estimates: the Central Atlantic regional survey with Delaware's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
Delaware · monthly · dollars per gallon
Delaware fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in Delaware averaged $6.177 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, +0.8% against the US average of $6.127 and against $6.412 across the Central Atlantic region. That ranks Delaware 24 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in Delaware
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.220 | $0.244 | $0.464 |
| Gasoline | $0.230 | $0.184 | $0.414 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in Delaware
At $6.177 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving Delaware. Delaware freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.91 | $908 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $1.01 | $1,013 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $0.97 | $965 |
| STEPStep deck | $1.00 | $996 |
| PWRPower only | $0.91 | $908 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.62 | $618 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.69 | $686 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.39 | $386 |