SD · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
South Dakota diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in South Dakota, against the country and the Midwest region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$6.055/gal diesel
−3.2% from last week
- Regular
- $3.750
- Premium
- $4.872
- Diesel vs US
- −1.2%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +61.7%
South Dakota prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $6.055 | −20.1¢ | +61.7% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $3.750 | −22.4¢ | +36.7% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.236 | −21.1¢ | +31.9% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $4.872 | −19.8¢ | +31.2% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey South Dakota on its own. These are estimates: the Midwest regional survey with South Dakota's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
South Dakota · monthly · dollars per gallon
South Dakota fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in South Dakota averaged $6.055 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, −1.2% against the US average of $6.127 and against $6.201 across the Midwest region. That ranks South Dakota 32 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in South Dakota
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.300 | $0.244 | $0.544 |
| Gasoline | $0.300 | $0.184 | $0.484 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in South Dakota
At $6.055 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving South Dakota. South Dakota freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.89 | $890 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $0.99 | $993 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $0.95 | $946 |
| STEPStep deck | $0.98 | $977 |
| PWRPower only | $0.89 | $890 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.61 | $605 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.67 | $673 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.38 | $378 |
Fuel prices by city in South Dakota
- Sioux Falls209,289
- Rapid City79,894
- Aberdeen27,919
- Brookings24,555
- Watertown23,492
- Yankton15,670
- Mitchell15,621
- Huron14,515
- Box Elder13,887
- Spearfish13,803
- Pierre13,788
- Vermillion11,877
- Brandon10,837
- Harrisburg10,203
- Tea7,699
- Sturgis7,014
- Madison6,086
- Belle Fourche5,855
- Dell Rapids3,825
- Hot Springs3,608
- Hartford3,600
- Milbank3,545
- Mobridge3,219
- North Sioux City3,059
- Lead3,038
- Summerset3,013
- Canton2,974
- Winner2,962
- Lennox2,539