Minnesota Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$3.890
per gallon
Current Price
$3.890
per gallon
State Tax
$0.286
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.244
per gallon
Total Tax
$0.530
per gallon
Minnesota Diesel Tax Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (before taxes) | $3.360/gal |
| State Tax (MN) | $0.286/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $3.890/gal |
How Minnesota Diesel Prices Are Measured
Diesel prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Minnesota falls within PADD 2 - Midwest, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: State-level
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Why do AAA and EIA prices differ for Minnesota?
Minnesota is one of only 9 states where the EIA publishes state-specific diesel data (the others are California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington). Even so, AAA and EIA prices can differ by $0.05–$0.30 due to different survey methodologies, sample sizes, and reporting timeframes. AAA captures daily pump prices from a larger station sample, while EIA uses a smaller, volume-weighted weekly survey. Our API provides both sources so you can choose the methodology that best fits your use case.
Diesel Prices in Minnesota Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major Minnesota cities:
Compare Minnesota to Neighboring States
| State | State Tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (Current) | $0.286/gal | - |
| Wisconsin | $0.329/gal | +0.043 |
| Iowa | $0.330/gal | +0.044 |
| South Dakota | $0.300/gal | +0.014 |
| North Dakota | $0.230/gal | -0.056 |
Get Minnesota Diesel Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get Minnesota state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="MN")
print(f"Minnesota diesel: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get station-level prices in Minneapolis
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
lat=44.9778,
lng=-93.265,
radius=8047 # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is diesel cheap in Minnesota?
Minnesota diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.286/gal (one of the lowest in the US).
What cities in Minnesota have the cheapest diesel?
Minneapolis typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.
Can I get real-time Minnesota diesel prices?
Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Minnesota.
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