The streak is over.
After nine straight weeks of national decline, diesel prices rose, even if slightly, from a national average of $3.526 to $3.539 per gallon.
The major culprit was the Midwest region who had been dropping along with the trends, rose by three cents per gallon from $3.481 to $3.511. Meanwhile the Gulf Coast rose two cents from $3.172 to $3.191
The New England region fell again this week from $3.818 to $3.797.
The East Coast and Central Atlantic saw little change.
The Lower Atlantic also fell slightly from $3.479 to $3.467
The Rocky Mountain region started going up last week and went up again this week rising from $3.588 to $3.608
Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
