Diesel Prices in Alaska Today
Average diesel price in Alaska: $6.526 per gallon on October 21, 2026. EIA U.S. weekly average $6.276. Current
What is the price of diesel in Alaska today?
Diesel in Alaska averages $6.526 per gallon (AAA daily state average, October 21, 2026), $0.250 more than the U.S. average of $6.276. Alaska ranks #42 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.04 per mile on fuel in Alaska.
per gallon, October 21, 2026
U.S. average $6.276
of 51 (1 = cheapest)
semi truck, today price
Fuel cost per mile in Alaska
Estimated diesel cost at the today Alaska price of $6.526 a gallon, using fuel economy calibrated to FHWA and NACFE data.
| Truck | Fuel per mile | Fuel per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van38,000 lbs, ~6.3 mpg | $1.04 | $1,038 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.08 | $1,081 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.08 | $1,079 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.73 | $733 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.72 | $715 |
Your numbers depend on load weight, speed, terrain and idling. Enter them in the truck fuel cost calculator for an exact estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of diesel in Alaska today?
Diesel in Alaska averages $6.526 per gallon (AAA daily state average, October 21, 2026), $0.250 more than the U.S. average of $6.276. Alaska ranks #42 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.04 per mile on fuel in Alaska.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in Alaska?
At $6.53 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $979 and 200 gallons about $1,305 in Alaska at the today average.
Is diesel cheaper in Alaska than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is Arizona at $6.373 a gallon. Alaska is $6.526.
How often are Alaska diesel prices updated?
The page checks for new prices twice a day. AAA publishes daily state averages; the EIA weekly regional average is shown only if a state has no daily value. If a source stops updating, the last value stays with its real date and a stale label.
| Arizona | $6.373 |
| Oregon | $6.743 |
| Nevada | $6.867 |
| Hawaii | $7.268 |
| Washington | $7.317 |
Source: AAA daily state average, October 21, 2026. All 50 states
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