Diesel Fuel Price Falls After Sharp Increase

Truckers across the country are breathing a sigh of relief as the price of diesel fuel continues to fall after several weeks of significant increases. “The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell again in the week ended April 7, down another 1.6 cents to $3.959, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Asministration,” Overdrive Online reports. Since March 17th the price of diesel has fallen by 6.2 cents. In the 5 weeks leading up to March 16th, the price had skyrocketed by 14.4 cents.

Still, there are plenty of areas of the country where the price of diesel is more than $4 a gallon. The most expensive diesel in the country can be found in New England, at $4.24 a gallon. The cheapeast diesel? $3.793 in the Gulf Coast. Overall, the price of diesel is almost the same as it was this time last year, at 1.8 cents less expensive.

diesel fuel national average

Evan Transportation was founded in 1992 by Jerry Wolfarth, who at the time had over 25 years of experience in the trucking and transportation industry. The initial operation consisted of a few trucks and drivers who were dedicated and professional. The goal of the company was to provide excellent, dependable service.

If you need materials and products moved in the Mid-Atlantic region, contact Evan Transportation. We hire professional drivers with excellent driving records, and maintain a fleet of trailers and vehicles that are reliable and ready to roll. We service the following areas:

  • New Jersey

  • Delaware

  • Maryland

  • Central Pennsylvania and points east

  • West Virginia (eastern part of the state)

  • Northern Virginia

  • Richmond

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