Gasoline and diesel prices continue to decrease from the week before, though at a slower rate. The Midwest saw a slight increase—possibly a sign of things to come. The national gasoline average is now more than a $1.34 below the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is now 89 cents below this time last year.
National retail fuel price averages
| Price | Change from last week |
| Regular gasoline/gallon | $1.66 | ↓ .04 |
| Diesel fuel/gallon | $2.42 | ↓ .09 |
Regional regular gasoline prices
| Price | Change from last week |
| East Coast | $1.68 | ↓ .08 |
| -New England | $1.71 | ↓ .06 |
| -Central Atlantic | $1.75 | ↓ .09 |
| -Lower Atlantic | $1.62 | ↓ .07 |
| Midwest | $1.64 | ↑ .04 |
| Gulf Coast | $1.56 | ↓ .08 |
| Rocky Mountain | $1.56 | ↓ .06 |
| West Coast | $1.75 | ↓ .08 |
| -California | $1.74 | ↓ .07 |
Source: Energy Information Administration, 12/15/08. Figures rounded to the nearest cent.
For more information on saving fuel see our reports on how to get the best gas mileage and where to find the cheapest gas.
