Florida diesel prices today
Florida diesel prices todayDiesel averages $5.92 a gallon in Florida on 2 October 2026 — the 47th most expensive of 51 states, and down $0.25 on the week.
Florida against the other states
$0.45 a gallon below the unweighted mean of AAA's 51 state averages ($6.36). The cheapest diesel is in Texas at $5.79, the dearest in California at $8.38.
Regular gas in Florida is $4.15, so diesel costs $1.77 more per gallon — and more than premium at $4.94.
Tax on a gallon of diesel
$0.24 federal + $0.39 Florida · 15th highest of 51. The rest — about $5.28 — is the fuel itself, refining, distribution and the retailer’s margin.
Rates as of 1 January 2026. Local taxes, where they apply, are not included.
Diesel prices by city in Florida
AAA's diesel averages for 24 Florida metro areas, cheapest first — $0.35 a gallon between the two ends.
| Metro area | Diesel | vs state |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland & Winter Haven | $5.76 | −$0.15 |
| Punta Gorda | $5.81 | −$0.10 |
| Sebring | $5.81 | −$0.10 |
| Orlando | $5.82 | −$0.10 |
| Fort Myers & Cape Coral | $5.82 | −$0.10 |
| Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater | $5.82 | −$0.09 |
| The Villages | $5.84 | −$0.08 |
| Bradenton, Sarasota & Venice | $5.84 | −$0.08 |
| Pensacola | $5.84 | −$0.07 |
| Daytona Beach | $5.90 | −$0.02 |
| Jacksonville | $5.90 | −$0.02 |
| Panama City | $5.90 | −$0.01 |
| Ocala | $5.91 | −$0.01 |
| Crestview & Fort Walton Beach | $5.94 | +$0.02 |
| Melbourne & Titusville | $5.94 | +$0.03 |
| Tallahassee | $5.96 | +$0.04 |
| Homosassa Springs | $5.96 | +$0.05 |
| Port St. Lucie | $5.97 | +$0.05 |
| Fort Lauderdale | $6.03 | +$0.12 |
| West Palm Beach & Boca Raton | $6.03 | +$0.12 |
| Sebastian & Vero Beach | $6.04 | +$0.13 |
| Miami | $6.06 | +$0.15 |
| Gainesville | $6.08 | +$0.16 |
| Naples | $6.12 | +$0.20 |
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What a diesel fill-up costs in Florida
- Diesel car or SUV — 18 gal$106.47
- Heavy-duty pickup — 34 gal$201.11
- Box truck — 60 gal$354.90
- Semi truck, two tanks — 250 gal$1,478.75
Diesel in neighbouring states
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Frequently asked questions
How much is diesel in Florida today?
$5.92 a gallon, AAA's Florida average for 2 October 2026 — the 47th most expensive of 51 states. Regular gasoline is $4.15, so diesel costs $1.77 more per gallon.
Are diesel prices going up in Florida?
Diesel is down $0.25 (4.1%) on a week ago, and up $2.27 on a year ago, when it was $3.65, on AAA's own earlier averages.
Where is diesel cheapest in Florida?
Of the 24 metro areas AAA reports in Florida, Lakeland & Winter Haven has the cheapest diesel at $5.76 a gallon and Naples the dearest at $6.12. Individual stations vary around these averages.
How much is the diesel tax in Florida?
$0.63 a gallon: $0.24 federal plus $0.39 in Florida state taxes and fees, the 15th highest of 51. The state average is $0.36. Rates as of 1 January 2026.