# East Coast (PADD 1) vs the US average -15.4 cents/gal vs the US average for the week of Aug 24, 2026. Positive means East Coast pays over the national number. _Data through Aug 24, 2026 · source last checked Aug 25, 2026 · page revised Aug 25, 2026_ > East Coast pays 15.4 cents/gal under the US average this week. The gap is 4.0 cents narrower than a week ago. East Coast diesel trades 15.4 cents/gal under the US average this week, 4.0 cents below its level a week ago. The region has reversed from a 4.1-cent premium four weeks back. ## The numbers | Period | Gap | Week of | | --- | --- | --- | | This week | -15.4 cents/gal | Aug 24, 2026 | | A week ago | -11.4 cents/gal | Aug 17, 2026 | | 4 weeks ago | +4.1 cents/gal | Jul 27, 2026 | | A year ago | +1.8 cents/gal | Aug 25, 2025 | ## About this data - Source: Derived from EIA weekly on-highway diesel survey - Series: East Coast (PADD 1) vs the US average - Basis: Region pump price minus the US average - Unit: cents/gal - Calculation period: Weekly (survey week) - Last observation: Aug 24, 2026 - Update frequency: Weekly --- Cite: East Coast (PADD 1) vs the US average: -15.4 cents/gal for the week of Aug 24, 2026. Monday Diesel. https://mondaydiesel.com/spreads/east-coast Canonical URL: https://mondaydiesel.com/spreads/east-coast