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Diesel price today (ULSD, New York Harbor)
Live Diesel (ULSD, New York Harbor) price, with the official daily spot history, a 12-month chart and market analysis.
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The New York Harbor ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) spot price was $5.265 per gallon on 20 October 2026, according to the latest daily assessment published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That is 1.78% higher than on the previous trading day. Since the start of the year the price has risen 144.43%.
- Latest spot price$5.265$/gal ·
- Day change+1.78%$0.092
- Week+2.95%5 trading days
- Year to date+144.43%since 31 December
- 52-week range$2.091 – $5.365daily spot low and high
- 30-day average$4.966$/gal
- Per barrel$221.1342 US gallons
- Spread to Brent$105.91per barrel, same day
Diesel (ULSD, New York Harbor): past 12 months
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About the Diesel (ULSD, New York Harbor) price
Ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) in New York Harbor is the delivery grade of the NYMEX ULSD futures contract, formerly the heating oil contract, and a key benchmark for diesel and gasoil worldwide. It is a wholesale price before taxes, not a retail pump price.
Diesel margins are a sensitive indicator of how tight refining capacity is. Compare the price per barrel with Brent to see the diesel crack spread, which shows what refiners earn from turning crude into diesel.
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5.265 | $0.092 | +1.78% | |
| $5.173 | $0.071 | +1.39% | |
| $5.102 | $0.159 | +3.22% | |
| $4.943 | −$0.123 | −2.43% | |
| $5.066 | −$0.048 | −0.94% | |
| $5.114 | $0.204 | +4.15% | |
| $4.910 | $0.000 | 0.00% | |
| $4.910 | −$0.395 | −7.45% | |
| $5.305 | $0.308 | +6.16% | |
| $4.997 | $0.284 | +6.03% | |
| $4.713 | $0.085 | +1.84% | |
| $4.628 | −$0.046 | −0.98% | |
| $4.674 | −$0.076 | −1.60% | |
| $4.750 | −$0.273 | −5.43% | |
| $5.023 | $0.024 | +0.48% | |
| $4.999 | $0.089 | +1.81% | |
| $4.910 | −$0.039 | −0.79% | |
| $4.949 | $0.068 | +1.39% | |
| $4.881 | −$0.081 | −1.63% | |
| $4.962 | −$0.045 | −0.90% | |
| $5.007 | $0.030 | +0.60% | |
| $4.977 | −$0.183 | −3.55% | |
| $5.160 | −$0.014 | −0.27% | |
| $5.174 | −$0.191 | −3.56% | |
| $5.365 | $0.027 | +0.51% | |
| $5.338 | $0.260 | +5.12% | |
| $5.078 | $0.030 | +0.59% | |
| $5.048 | −$0.122 | −2.36% | |
| $5.170 | $0.320 | +6.60% | |
| $4.850 | $0.206 | +4.44% |
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What is the diesel price today?
The live price at the top of this page updates continuously during market hours. The latest official daily spot assessment from the EIA was $5.265 per gallon on 20 October 2026.
What was the highest diesel price in the past year?
In the 52 weeks to 20 October 2026, the highest daily spot price was $5.365 on 16 September 2026 and the lowest was $2.091 on 7 January 2026.
Why do websites show different prices for the same product?
They quote different things: futures contracts for different delivery months, physical spot assessments, or retail prices that include taxes and distribution. This page shows the official EIA daily spot assessment and, where available, a live futures-based indication.
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