DOT by the Numbers

In October 2026, the average price for regular motor gasoline was $4.31/gallon; down 1.0% from September 2026 and up 40.8% from October 2025. By region, the average price for regular motor gasoline in October 2026 and year-over-year change was: West Coast: $5.59; Rocky Mountain: $4.45; Central Atlantic: $4.32; New England: $4.27; Midwest: $4.17; Lower Atlantic: $3.90; & Gulf Coast: $3.81. The average price for diesel no.2 was $6.25 in October 2026, down 0.6% from September 2026 & up 69.9% from October 2025.