Diesel Prices in Rhode Island Today
Average diesel price in Rhode Island: $6.355 per gallon on September 22, 2026. U.S. average $6.529. Updated daily.
What is the price of diesel in Rhode Island today?
Diesel in Rhode Island averages $6.355 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.174 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. Rhode Island ranks #23 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.01 per mile on fuel in Rhode Island.
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Fuel cost per mile in Rhode Island
Estimated diesel cost at today's Rhode Island price of $6.355 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 | $1.01 | $1,011 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.05 | $1,052 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.05 | $1,051 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.71 | $714 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.70 | $697 |
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 Rhode Island today?
Diesel in Rhode Island averages $6.355 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.174 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. Rhode Island ranks #23 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.01 per mile on fuel in Rhode Island.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in Rhode Island?
At $6.36 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $953 and 200 gallons about $1,271 in Rhode Island today.
Is diesel cheaper in Rhode Island than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is Massachusetts at $6.390 a gallon. Rhode Island is $6.355.
How often are Rhode Island diesel prices updated?
Every day. This page refreshes each morning from daily state averages, with the EIA weekly survey as a backup.
| Massachusetts | $6.390 |
| New Hampshire | $6.406 |
| Vermont | $6.459 |
| Connecticut | $6.474 |
| Maine | $6.516 |
Source: AAA daily state average, September 22, 2026. All 50 states
Running freight through Rhode Island?
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