The national average price of gasoline remained flat, declining three-tenths of a cent to $3.665 for the week ending May 19, according to federal data.
by Staff
May 19, 2014
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.
1 min to read
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.
The national average price of gasoline remained flat, declining three-tenths of a cent to $3.665 for the week ending May 19, according to federal data.
Gasoline has eased from its three-month price hike this spring, and now costs less than it did a year ago. The cost is now eight-tenths of a cent lower than a year ago, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Ad Loading...
Gasoline declined in seven of the nine regions tracked in the weekly federal data. The sharpest decline came in the Central Atlantic region, where gasoline fell 2.5 cents. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline costs at least $3.50 in 34 states, according to the AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report.
Meanwhile, the national average price of diesel fell 1.4 cents to $3.934 for the week. Diesel costs 4.4 cents higher than it did a year ago.
National average jumps to $4.04 per gallon, up sharply from last year, with West Coast prices topping $5 and further increases expected amid rising oil tensions.
With oil prices rising again, AWP Safety’s fleet manager shares how to respond to rising fuel costs and how the right strategy can turn fuel spikes into cost-saving opportunities.
Rapid swings in crude oil prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East could create longer-term cost pressures for fleets, affecting fuel prices, supply chains, and vehicle strategy, says NTEA’s Andrew Wrobel.
48% of field service leaders are investing in AI to manage customer communication and self-service. Get the latest on how fleets are using AI and thinking about the future.
Fleet managers can use the DOE’s 2026 Fuel Economy Guide to benchmark MPG across powertrain types using side-by-side vehicle ratings and compare new model-year options.