Gas Hits $4.25, Diesel $5.64 as Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Straight Week
Regular gasoline rose to $4.25 per gallon for the week ending April 6, up 46% since January. Diesel hit $5.64, up 63%. The diesel-gasoline premium widened to $1.39 -- the widest since 2022.
The national average price of regular gasoline hit $4.25 per gallon for the week ending April 6, 2026, up from $4.13 the previous week. Diesel reached $5.64. Both fuels have now risen for six consecutive weeks.
The numbers
| Fuel | Jan 12 low | Apr 6 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $2.91 | $4.25 | +$1.34 | +46% |
| Diesel | $3.46 | $5.64 | +$2.18 | +63% |
| WTI Crude | $57.56/bbl | $94.29/bbl | +$36.73 | +64% |
The surge was concentrated in March but has not plateaued. Regular gas rose $0.13 in the latest week. Diesel rose $0.24 -- its sharpest single-week increase since the initial March spike.