Today, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released monthly motor fuels prices for May 2025. 

In May 2025, the average price for regular motor gasoline was $3.15 per gallon; down 0.7% from April 2025 and down 12.6% from May 2024. 

By region, the average price for regular motor gasoline in May 2025 was and year-over-year change:

• West Coast: $4.23 (down 9.2%)
• Rocky Mountain: $3.13 (down 8.4%)
• Central Atlantic: $3.11 (down 14.9%)
• Midwest: $3.01 (down 12.2%)
• New England: $2.97 (down 16.6%)
• Lower Atlantic: $2.91 (down 14.3%)

The average price for diesel no. 2 rose to $3.50 in May 2025, down 1.9% from April 2025, and down 8.5% from May 2024.

For additional information and for interactive charts on transportation's role in the economy and changes (trends) over time, please visit BTS’ Transportation Economic Trends.

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