The regional per case fuel surcharge for October is based on the national EIA average for diesel fuel as of October 12, 2026. Please reference the chart below for the zone that applies. Also review each Operator contract as the starting price basis with incremental can be different than the standard basis chart.
| Region | EIA Average |
|---|---|
| US Average | $6.179 per gallon |
| PADD1 - East Coast | $5.908 per gallon |
| PADD 1A - New England | $6.441 per gallon |
| PADD 1B - Central Atlantic | $6.471 per gallon |
| PADD 1C - Lower Atlantic | $5.645 per gallon |
| PADD2 - Midwest | $6.259 per gallon |
| PADD3 - Gulf Coast | $5.809 per gallon |
| PADD4 - Rocky Mountain | $6.302 per gallon |
| PADD5 - West Coast | $7.240 per gallon |
| West Coast less California | $6.503 per gallon |
| California | $8.091 per gallon |
National Distribution Alliance staff will announce the monthly surcharge fee in this fashion each consecutive month using the EIA national average price (https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel) as stated on the third Monday of the month.
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