Nevada diesel prices today
Nevada diesel prices todayDiesel averages $6.79 a gallon in Nevada on 2 October 2026 — the 6th most expensive of 51 states, and down $0.05 on the week.
Nevada against the other states
$0.42 a gallon above 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 Nevada is $5.49, so diesel costs $1.30 more per gallon — and more than premium at $6.09.
Tax on a gallon of diesel
$0.24 federal + $0.29 Nevada · 35th highest of 51. The rest — about $6.25 — 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 Nevada
AAA's diesel averages for 2 Nevada metro areas, cheapest first — $0.08 a gallon between the two ends.
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What a diesel fill-up costs in Nevada
- Diesel car or SUV — 18 gal$122.17
- Heavy-duty pickup — 34 gal$230.76
- Box truck — 60 gal$407.22
- Semi truck, two tanks — 250 gal$1,696.75
Diesel in neighbouring states
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Frequently asked questions
How much is diesel in Nevada today?
$6.79 a gallon, AAA's Nevada average for 2 October 2026 — the 6th most expensive of 51 states. Regular gasoline is $5.49, so diesel costs $1.30 more per gallon.
Are diesel prices going up in Nevada?
Diesel is down $0.05 (0.8%) on a week ago, and up $2.83 on a year ago, when it was $3.96, on AAA's own earlier averages.
Where is diesel cheapest in Nevada?
Of the 2 metro areas AAA reports in Nevada, Las Vegas has the cheapest diesel at $6.82 a gallon and Reno the dearest at $6.90. Individual stations vary around these averages.
How much is the diesel tax in Nevada?
$0.53 a gallon: $0.24 federal plus $0.29 in Nevada state taxes and fees, the 35th highest of 51. The state average is $0.36. Rates as of 1 January 2026.
Is diesel cheaper in a neighbouring state?
Yes — Arizona ($6.28, $0.50 less), Utah ($6.49, $0.29 less), Idaho ($6.53, $0.25 less). On a 100-gallon fill that is up to $50.40; whether it is worth the drive depends on how far the border is.