Current diesel price in West Coast less California
As of the week ending November 2, 2026, the retail on-highway (ultra-low-sulfur) diesel price for West Coast less California is $6.575 per gallon, a change of -4¢ from the prior week. This figure comes directly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.
What it means for your fuel surcharge
Diesel is one of the largest and most volatile costs in any lane. A fuel surcharge is how that cost is passed through transparently rather than buried in a vague "market rate." With QuickShip, the current West Coast less California diesel price shows up in your rate estimate and fuel surcharge automatically — and the free diesel tracker shows the number behind it, so you keep the decision.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), week ending November 2, 2026 — eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel.
How West Coast less California compares
West Coast less California is highlighted against the U.S. average and every PADD region. A green ▼ means diesel fell week over week.