U.S. regular gasoline prices averaged $4.331 per gallon on October 12, down 2.3 cents from the prior week, according to the EIA's October 14 release. Diesel fell to $6.179. However, regional differences are notable: Colorado saw regular gasoline rise 15.5 cents to $4.175 per gallon. Other states like Texas and Florida saw declines. These changes reflect local supply and demand dynamics amid ongoing energy market pressures from global events. No national price increase has been established from recent disruptions.
Could Colorado drivers pay more at the pump this week? Yes—Colorado regular gasoline rose 15.5 cents this week to $4.175 per gallon; the national dip does not apply locally.