District of Columbia · EIA survey Nov 9, 2026
District of Columbia gas and diesel prices
Regular gasoline $4.146 and diesel $6.412 a gallon this week, including taxes. District of Columbia is in EIA's Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) region; EIA publishes that region's average rather than a separate District of Columbia figure.
Price history
District of Columbia vs. its region and the U.S.
| Area | Diesel | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $6.412 | $4.146 | $5.027 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $5.920 | $3.847 | $4.766 |
| United States | $6.127 | $3.995 | $5.013 |
Other states in Central Atlantic (PADD 1B)
Home heating fuels in District of Columbia
EIA collects residential heating oil and propane prices weekly from October through March (monthly in summer). Regional averages are labeled.
District of Columbia fuel taxes
| Gasoline | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| State taxes and fees | 35.7¢ | 35.7¢ |
| Federal excise | 18.4¢ | 24.4¢ |
| Total per gallon | 54.1¢ | 60.1¢ |
| Share of this week’s price | 13% | 9% |
| Rank (1 = highest state tax) | 15 of 51 | 18 of 51 |
State rates: Tax Foundation, July 2026 (state statutes); excludes some local and gross-receipts taxes. Share uses the regional average price. All states.
Driving electric in District of Columbia
At District of Columbia’s average residential rate, home charging costs 50% less per mile than gasoline. Public fast charging usually costs more. Run your own numbers.
Quick answers
What is the average price of gas in District of Columbia?
$4.146 a gallon for regular in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026, the average for EIA's Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) region, which includes District of Columbia.
What is the price of diesel in District of Columbia?
$6.412 a gallon in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026 (Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) regional average; EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for District of Columbia alone).
Is fuel in District of Columbia cheaper than the national average?
Diesel is 28.5¢ above the U.S. average, and regular gasoline 15.1¢ above.
What is the gas tax in District of Columbia?
35.7¢ a gallon in state taxes on gasoline and 35.7¢ on diesel (Tax Foundation, July 2026), plus the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 54.1¢ and 60.1¢ in total.
Is it cheaper to drive electric in District of Columbia?
At 25.98¢ per kWh (EIA residential average) an EV getting 3.5 miles per kWh spends about $7.42 per 100 miles on home charging, against $14.81 for a 28-mpg car at $4.146 gas.
Plan a trip or fleet budget with District of Columbia prices: trip fuel cost · fleet budget. Source: EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.