ME · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
Maine diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in Maine, against the country and the New England region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$6.327/gal diesel
−1.0% from last week
- Regular
- $4.135
- Premium
- $5.132
- Diesel vs US
- +3.3%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +60.9%
Maine prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $6.327 | −6.7¢ | +60.9% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $4.135 | −7.5¢ | +37.1% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.796 | −6.5¢ | +32.6% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $5.132 | −7.2¢ | +28.8% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey Maine on its own. These are estimates: the New England regional survey with Maine's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
Maine · monthly · dollars per gallon
Maine fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in Maine averaged $6.327 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, +3.3% against the US average of $6.127 and against $6.349 across the New England region. That ranks Maine 13 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in Maine
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.320 | $0.244 | $0.564 |
| Gasoline | $0.315 | $0.184 | $0.499 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in Maine
At $6.327 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving Maine. Maine freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.93 | $930 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $1.04 | $1,037 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $0.99 | $989 |
| STEPStep deck | $1.02 | $1,020 |
| PWRPower only | $0.93 | $930 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.63 | $633 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.70 | $703 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.40 | $395 |