While diesel prices did rise again this week, the climb was minuscule compared to recent weeks.
The price per gallon for diesel rose just over three cents from $3.837 to $3.861, according to the US Energy Information Administration. The price for diesel is also more than three cents higher than last year at this time.
No reporting region showed a decrease in it per gallon diesel price.
The largest jump came from the New England Region rising just over six cents per gallon from $3.955 to $4.021.
Four regions reported increases of less than two pennies while the Midwest Region rose by just over two pennies from $3.891 to $3.913.
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.
