EIA: U.S. Gasoline Climbs 48.7cts on Week


   
   DAVENPORT, FL (DTN) -- The national average for retail regular gasoline 
increased in the week ended March 9, with broad gains across major regions, 
data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed Tuesday (3/10).

   The U.S. average for regular gasoline surged by 48.7cts to $3.502 gallon 
last week, while standing 43.3cts higher compared to the same week last year, 
the EIA's weekly update on fuel pricing showed.

   East Coast (PADD 1) gasoline increased by 48.1cts to $3.363 gallon in the 
week ended March 9, while standing 41.8cts higher than the same period last 
year.

   Within the East Coast, New England (PADD 1A) increased by 47.4cts to $3.352 
gallon week-over-week, while standing 39.1cts above the same week of 2025.

   Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) gasoline prices increased by 45.2cts on a weekly 
basis to reach $3.419 gallon last week, while standing 34.8cts higher than the 
same week of last year.

   Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) gasoline prices climbed by 50.0cts to $3.330 gallon 
in the profiled week, while standing 46.7cts higher than year-ago levels.

   Midwest (PADD 2) prices climbed by 48.2cts to $3.276 gallon last week, while 
standing 37.7cts higher compared to the same period of previous year. Prices 
for the same product at the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) increased 46.5cts to $3.109 
gallon and stood 42.9cts above the previous year.

   Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) gasoline increased by 50.0cts to $3.258 gallon, 
while standing 29.8cts higher year-over-year.

   West Coast (PADD 5) gasoline prices rose by 53.0cts on the week and 59.1cts 
on the year to $4.690 gallon. Gasoline prices at West Coast less California 
climbed 42.4cts on a weekly basis and 53.5cts for the year to $4.215 gallon.




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