After three straight weeks of decline, diesel prices have skyrocketed again.
According to the weekly report from the US Energy Information Administration (US EIA), the national average price for a gallon of diesel rose by 29 cents from $5.351 to $5.640, which is more than two dollars more than this time last year and $1.74 more than two years ago.
Every region reported increases in its per-gallon cost. The largest hike came from the Rocky Mountain region, which ballooned by more than 24 and a half cents per gallon from $5.270 to $5.517.
The Gulf Coast region jumped by more than 16 and a half cents per gallon from $5.012 to $5.178.
California, who dropped by more than 10 cents a week ago, rose from $7.228 to $7.360, a 13-cent increase.
Oil prices came back down slightly after surging on Monday.
Brent crude, the international standard, fell $1.14 to $113.30 per barrel. Before the war began in late February, it was trading near $70. Benchmark U.S. crude slipped $1.84 to $104.58 per barrel, according to an Associated Press report on Tuesday morning.
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.
