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Diesel prices plunge after weeks of increase

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Diesel prices plunge after weeks of increase
Diesel prices plunge after weeks of increase

After consecutive weeks of climbing, diesel prices fell sharply by more than four cents per gallon on average nationally.

Prices plunged from $3.754 to $3.711 driven by significant drops in a few regions according to the weekly report from the US Energy Information Administration (USEIA)

While all regions saw a decrease in per-gallon price of diesel a few fell more sharply than others.

The Midwest Region fell by more than six cents per gallon from $3.731 to $3.670 while the Gulf Coast Region dropped from %3.413 to $3.364. Meanwhile, the Rocky Mountain Region fell from $3.732 to $3.671, a drop of more than six cents, also.

The West Coast less California Region dropped by just more than five cents per gallon from $4.143 to $4.090.

Bruce Guthrie

Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.

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Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
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