Nebraska diesel prices today
Nebraska diesel prices todayDiesel averages $6.05 a gallon in Nebraska on 2 October 2026 — the 41st most expensive of 51 states, and down $0.14 on the week.
Nebraska against the other states
$0.32 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 Nebraska is $4.27, so diesel costs $1.78 more per gallon — and more than premium at $5.07.
Tax on a gallon of diesel
$0.24 federal + $0.31 Nebraska · 29th highest of 51. The rest — about $5.49 — 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 Nebraska
AAA's diesel averages for 7 Nebraska metro areas, cheapest first — $0.27 a gallon between the two ends.
| Metro area | Diesel | vs state |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte | $5.97 | −$0.07 |
| Kearney | $5.97 | −$0.07 |
| Grand Island | $5.98 | −$0.07 |
| Omaha | $5.99 | −$0.06 |
| Lincoln | $6.13 | +$0.09 |
| Norfolk | $6.13 | +$0.09 |
| Columbus | $6.24 | +$0.20 |
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What a diesel fill-up costs in Nebraska
- Diesel car or SUV — 18 gal$108.83
- Heavy-duty pickup — 34 gal$205.56
- Box truck — 60 gal$362.76
- Semi truck, two tanks — 250 gal$1,511.50
Diesel in neighbouring states
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Frequently asked questions
How much is diesel in Nebraska today?
$6.05 a gallon, AAA's Nebraska average for 2 October 2026 — the 41st most expensive of 51 states. Regular gasoline is $4.27, so diesel costs $1.78 more per gallon.
Are diesel prices going up in Nebraska?
Diesel is down $0.14 (2.3%) on a week ago, and up $2.66 on a year ago, when it was $3.39, on AAA's own earlier averages.
Where is diesel cheapest in Nebraska?
Of the 7 metro areas AAA reports in Nebraska, North Platte has the cheapest diesel at $5.97 a gallon and Columbus the dearest at $6.24. Individual stations vary around these averages.
How much is the diesel tax in Nebraska?
$0.55 a gallon: $0.24 federal plus $0.31 in Nebraska state taxes and fees, the 29th highest of 51. The state average is $0.36. Rates as of 1 January 2026.
Is diesel cheaper in a neighbouring state?
Yes — South Dakota ($6.03, $0.02 less). On a 100-gallon fill that is up to $1.80; whether it is worth the drive depends on how far the border is.