DOT by the Numbers

In January 2026, the average price for regular motor gasoline was $2.81 per gallon. This is a decrease of 2.9% from December 2025 and a decrease of 8.7% from January 2025. By region: •	West Coast: $3.68 •	Central Atlantic: $2.90 •	New England: $2.81 •	Lower Atlantic: $2.68 •	Midwest: $2.63  •	Rocky Mountain: $2.46  •	Gulf Coast: $2.40 The average price for diesel no. 2 was $3.52 in January 2026, down 2.5% from December 2025, and down 3.1% from January 2025.