Average gas prices--January 5, 2009
Gasoline prices have risen in most areas, though diesel prices continued to decrease in much of the country, compared against the week before. On average, gasoline prices rose about seven cents, but the Midwest in particular saw a significant 17-cent increase. The national gasoline average is now about a $1.43 below the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is now $1.09 below this time last year.
National retail fuel price averages
| Price | Change from last week |
| Regular gasoline/gallon | $1.68 | ↑ .07 |
| Diesel fuel/gallon | $2.29 | ↓ .04 |
Regional regular gasoline prices
| Price | Change from last week |
| East Coast | $1.64 | ↑ .01 |
| -New England | $1.67 | ↓ .02 |
| -Central Atlantic | $1.67 | ↓ .01 |
| -Lower Atlantic | $1.62 | ↑ .03 |
| Midwest | $1.73 | ↑ .17 |
| Gulf Coast | $1.55 | ↑ .05 |
| Rocky Mountain | $1.50 | ↓ .01 |
| West Coast | $1.85 | ↑.06 |
| -California | $1.87 | ↑.06 |
Source: Energy Information Administration, 1/5/09. 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.
Posted by: Alex | Jan 6, 2009 8:19:53 AM
The end of cheap gas?
Posted by: carl wagelie | Jan 6, 2009 10:49:53 PM
Can anyone tell me why gas has gone up $25 cents in the last 2 week here in Blaine Wa.? I know crude oil has gone up a little, but I don't believe crude prices are what is causing the hike. Other places in the nation are going down!