Fuel averages largely lower
The average price per gallon of fuel was down in seven of the 10 reporting regions, according to the ProMiles.com report released on Tuesday, Jan. 2. ProMiles said the national average diesel price is now $3.92 per gallon, down slightly from a week ago.
ProMiles produces a report that is similar to one published weekly by the federal Energy Information Administration. A key difference between the two reports is the type and number of fueling stations used to calculate averages. While ProMiles uses its direct feed from thousands of truck stops to develop its averages, EIA surveys 400 truck stops and convenience stores nationwide. Like ProMiles, EIA gives the average price of diesel for the previous week.
