Motor Fuel Prices – October 2026

Today, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released monthly motor fuels prices for October 2026.

In October 2026, the average price for regular motor gasoline was $4.31 per 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 (up 33.7%)
• Rocky Mountain: $4.45 (up 47.2%)
• Central Atlantic: $4.32 (up 39.9%)
• New England: $4.27 (up 43.9%)
• Midwest: $4.17 (up 45.9%)
• Lower Atlantic: $3.90 (up 37.4%)
• Gulf Coast: $3.81 (up 45.5%)

The average price for diesel no. 2 was $6.25 in October 2026, down 0.6% from September 2026, and up 69.9% from October 2025.

For additional information and for interactive charts on transportation's role in the economy and changes (trends) over time, please visit BTS' Transportation Economic Trends.

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