Margin
Near normalUS pump price vs Gulf Coast spot
$1.325/gal for the week of Jul 6, 2026: the US average pump price minus Gulf Coast ULSD spot, nearest business day. The gap includes fuel taxes and distribution, so it is a proxy for the retail layer, not a station's margin.
Data through Jul 6, 2026 · page updated Jul 9, 2026
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- Retail minus spot
Now $1.325/gal, 3% below the 5-yr median.
| Period | Current | Prior | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week over week | $1.325/gal | $1.372/gal | -3.4% |
| Month over month | $1.325/gal | $1.683/gal | -21.3% |
| Year over year | $1.325/gal | $1.372/gal | -3.4% |
| vs 5-yr median | $1.325/gal | $1.372/gal | -3.4% |