Gulf Coast
diesel prices
Gulf Coast avg · week of Sep 28
$5.96
+70.1% vs $3.50 base · -3.6% this week
- This week
- $5.96
- vs U.S. average
- −$0.43
- Change vs last year
- +74.5%
- Rank of 8 regions
- #7 most expensive
(Surcharge at today’s Gulf Coast price)
Surcharge by fuel share of revenue
Percentage to add to your price at $5.96/gal, measured from a $3.50/gal baseline.
| Fuel share of revenue | Surcharge |
|---|---|
| 5% | 3.5% |
| 10% | 7.0% |
| 15% | 10.5% |
| 20% | 14.0% |
| 25% | 17.5% |
(Per 100 miles)
Extra fuel cost per 100 miles
At $5.96/gal vs $3.50/gal, by fuel economy.
| MPG | Fuel / 100 mi | Extra |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $99.25 | $40.92 |
| 8 | $74.44 | $30.69 |
| 10 | $59.55 | $24.55 |
| 12 | $49.63 | $20.46 |
| 15 | $39.70 | $16.37 |
| 20 | $29.77 | $12.28 |
(Calculators for Gulf Coast businesses)
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(FAQ)
Gulf Coast diesel questions
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly No. 2 diesel retail prices (PADD 3).
01Which states are in the Gulf Coast diesel price region?
The EIA's PADD 3 region covers Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. Prices are a weekly average across retail stations in the region, so local prices can be higher or lower.
02Should my fuel surcharge use the regional or national price?
Use whichever best matches what you actually pay. A regional index tracks local prices more closely; the U.S. average is simpler and more familiar to customers. Pick one, name it in your notice or contract, and stick with it.
03How often is this price updated?
The EIA publishes retail diesel prices weekly, usually on Monday afternoons. This page refreshes automatically.
04How do I turn the diesel price into a surcharge?
Multiply the increase per gallon (today's price minus the price your rates were set at) by gallons used per month, then divide by jobs per month. The calculator does it for you.