Diesel Hits Record Highs in Minnesota Metro Areas
The statewide average for regular gasoline in Minnesota stands at $4.22 per gallon. Diesel fuel averages $6.15 per gallon, setting new records in several major cities.
The statewide average for regular gasoline in Minnesota is $4.22 per gallon. This figure is lower than the national average of $4.32 per gallon. Diesel fuel averages $6.15 per gallon across the state. Prices rose following the military conflict with Iran earlier this year.
Regional variations exist within the state. Wilkin County reports prices as low as $4.01 per gallon. Cook County reports prices as high as $4.39 per gallon. This creates a 20-cent spread around the statewide average. Data is sourced from GN auto markets/energy: gasoline prices.
Diesel sets new metropolitan records
Rochester recorded the highest diesel price in a Minnesota metro area. The price reached $6.24 per gallon. The Twin Cities also hit a record high of $6.20 per gallon. Duluth reached a record price of $6.08 per gallon.
St. Cloud recorded a diesel high of $6.19 per gallon. Moorhead set a record of $6.21 per gallon on September 14, 2026. Mankato recorded a high of $6.23 per gallon on September 14, 2026. These figures exceed previous historical peaks in these regions.
Gasoline remains below 2022 peaks
Regular unleaded gasoline prices remain below their all-time highs. The Twin Cities record is $4.76 per gallon from June 15, 2022. The current average is $4.26 per gallon. This represents a difference of 50 cents per gallon.
Moorhead shows the largest gap to its historical high. The record is $4.78 per gallon. The current average is $4.02 per gallon. The difference is 76 cents per gallon. Rochester and Moorhead share the same gasoline record of $4.78 per gallon.
Prices trend upward in recent weeks
Gasoline prices are on average 57 cents lower than record highs. This applies to Minnesota metro areas. Prices have trended upward in the last week. Analysts expect further increases in the coming days.
