Product Reviews
News
Take Action
About Us
search
Become a Member
Donate
Search
All Products A-Z
    Become a Member
    Donate

    Welcome to Consumer Reports.

    We’re so glad to have you as a member. You now have access to benefits that can help you choose right, be safe and stay informed.
    Get Started

    Average gas prices—December 29, 2008

    Consumer Reports News: December 29, 2008 09:35 AM

    Gasoline and diesel prices decreased in most areas from the week before, with some areas staying the same. The national gasoline average is now more than a $1.44 below the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is now over a dollar below this time last year.

    National retail fuel price averages

    Price Change from last week
    Regular gasoline/gallon $1.61 ↓ .04
    Diesel fuel/gallon $2.33 ↓ .04

    Regional regular gasoline prices

    Price Change from last week
    East Coast $1.63 ↓ .04
      -New England $1.65 ↓ .04
      -Central Atlantic $1.67 ↓ .04
      -Lower Atlantic $1.59 ↓ .04
    Midwest $1.57 ↓ .06
    Gulf Coast $1.50 ↓ .05
    Rocky Mountain $1.51 ↓ .02
    West Coast $1.79 0
      -California $1.81 0

    Source:     Energy Information Administration, 12/29/08. 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.

       

    E-mail Newsletters

    FREE e-mail Newsletters! Choose from cars, safety, health, and more!
    Already signed-up?
    Manage your newsletters here too.

    Cars News

    Cars

    Cars Build & Buy Car Buying Service
    Save thousands off MSRP with upfront dealer pricing information and a transparent car buying experience.

    See your savings

    Mobile

    Mobile Get Ratings on the go and compare
    while you shop

    Learn more