Ohio Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$6.079
per gallon
Last updated: 9/12/2026
Cached data
Current Price
$6.079
per gallon
State Tax
$0.470
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.244
per gallon
Total Tax
$0.714
per gallon
Ohio Diesel Tax Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (before taxes) | $5.365/gal |
| State Tax (OH) | $0.470/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $6.079/gal |
How Ohio 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. Ohio 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 Ohio?
Ohio is one of only 9 states where the EIA publishes state-specific diesel data (the others are California, Texas, Florida, New York, Minnesota, 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 Ohio Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major Ohio cities:
Compare Ohio to Nearby States
Bordering states plus other markets in PADD 2 - Midwest:
| State | State Tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio (Current) | $0.470/gal | - |
| Michigan | $0.254/gal | -0.216 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.741/gal | +0.271 |
| West Virginia | $0.355/gal | -0.115 |
| Kentucky | $0.244/gal | -0.226 |
| Indiana | $0.540/gal | +0.070 |
| Tennessee | $0.270/gal | -0.200 |
| Illinois | $0.543/gal | +0.073 |
| Wisconsin | $0.329/gal | -0.141 |
Get Ohio Diesel Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get Ohio state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="OH")
print(f"Ohio diesel: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get station-level prices in Columbus
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
lat=39.9612,
lng=-82.9988,
radius=8047 # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is diesel expensive in Ohio?
Ohio diesel is $6.079/gal due to a state tax of $0.470/gal (one of the highest in the US) and stricter fuel regulations.
What cities in Ohio have the cheapest diesel?
Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.
Can I get real-time Ohio diesel prices?
Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Ohio.
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