Fuel prices this week
The national average is $4.28 a gallon for regular gas and $6.28 for diesel, for the week of October 19, 2026. Prices vary a lot by region, which matters on a long move:
| Region | Regular gas | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| New England | $4.25 | $6.47 |
| Central Atlantic | $4.31 | $6.51 |
| Lower Atlantic | $3.86 | $5.74 |
| Midwest | $4.15 | $6.35 |
| Gulf Coast | $3.78 | $5.90 |
| Rocky Mountain | $4.47 | $6.42 |
| West Coast (excluding California) | $5.01 | $6.66 |
| California | $6.03 | $8.24 |
Weekly retail averages including taxes, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. EIA source
Popular long-distance moves
Fuel for a 15 to 17 ft rental truck at this week’s prices. Each route has a map and costs for every truck size.
- New York, NY to Miami, FL$592 for 1,279 miles
- Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ$229 for 373 miles
- Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV$165 for 270 miles
- San Francisco, CA to Austin, TX$949 for 1,760 miles
- Chicago, IL to Nashville, TN$230 for 468 miles
- New York, NY to Charlotte, NC$280 for 622 miles
- Boston, MA to Raleigh, NC$315 for 700 miles
- Seattle, WA to Denver, CO$708 for 1,304 miles
How every calculator works
Each one uses the same simple math, with sensible starting numbers for the vehicle you pick:
Fuel cost = (miles ÷ MPG) × price per gallon
When you’re towing, the calculator lowers your MPG to account for the extra weight and drag before running the numbers. You can change any value, so if you know your own fuel economy, use it.