DC · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
District of Columbia diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in District of Columbia, against the country and the Central Atlantic region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$6.314/gal diesel
−1.2% from last week
- Regular
- $4.007
- Premium
- $4.865
- Diesel vs US
- +3.1%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +63.7%
District of Columbia prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $6.314 | −7.4¢ | +63.7% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $4.007 | −7.6¢ | +34.7% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.545 | −6.5¢ | +29.1% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $4.865 | −5.9¢ | +29.4% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey District of Columbia on its own. These are estimates: the Central Atlantic regional survey with District of Columbia's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
District of Columbia · monthly · dollars per gallon
District of Columbia fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in District of Columbia averaged $6.314 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, +3.1% against the US average of $6.127 and against $6.412 across the Central Atlantic region. That ranks District of Columbia 14 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in District of Columbia
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.357 | $0.244 | $0.601 |
| Gasoline | $0.357 | $0.184 | $0.541 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in District of Columbia
At $6.314 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving District of Columbia. District of Columbia freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.93 | $929 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $1.04 | $1,035 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $0.99 | $987 |
| STEPStep deck | $1.02 | $1,018 |
| PWRPower only | $0.93 | $929 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.63 | $631 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.70 | $702 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.39 | $395 |