EIA October Outlook: Diesel Fell 18 Cents
EIA’s October energy outlook put September gasoline at $4.35 a gallon and diesel at $6.29, but the newest weekly retail reading shows diesel easing to $6.20 for the week of October 5. The pullback is real, though it has not erased September’s surge: a 15-gallon gasoline fill at the monthly average costs $65.25, while a 25-gallon diesel fill at the September average costs $157.25. The difference between a softer weekly quote and a lower household bill is the story to watch.
Key Takeaways EIA reported September 2026 average retail gasoline at $4.35 per gallon and diesel at $6.29 per gallon in its October 6 outlook. EIA’s weekly gasoline series fell from $4.465 on September 28 to $4.354 for the…
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