Here is the weekly update for fuel price of power used by electric cooperatives and their members. The prices are the most recent available at time of update. In some cases, these represent averages across the country or in particular regions, and might differ from local market prices. (Source: Energy Information Administration)
Coal Spot Prices (Powder River Basin 8800 Btu)
March 22: $13.65 per short ton
One month ago: $13.90 per short ton
One year ago: $14.95 per short ton
One month ago: $13.90 per short ton
One year ago: $14.95 per short ton
Natural Gas Spot Market (Henry Hub)
March 19: $1.55 per million Btu
One month ago: $1.59 per million Btu
One year ago: $2.09 per million Btu
One month ago: $1.59 per million Btu
One year ago: $2.09 per million Btu
U.S. Crude Oil Spot Prices (West Texas Intermediate)
March 18: $83.68 per barrel
One month ago: $78.17 per barrel
One year ago: $69.60 per barrel
One month ago: $78.17 per barrel
One year ago: $69.60 per barrel
On-Highway Diesel Prices
March 25: $4.38 per gallon
One month ago: $4.11 per gallon
One year ago: $4.13 per gallon
One month ago: $4.11 per gallon
One year ago: $4.13 per gallon
Retail Gasoline Prices (Regular)
March 25: $3.52 per gallon
One month ago: $3.25 per gallon
One year ago: $3.42 per gallon
One month ago: $3.25 per gallon
One year ago: $3.42 per gallon
Residential Propane Prices (October-March only)
March 18: $2.58 per gallon
One month ago: $2.62 per gallon
One year ago: $2.68 per gallon
One year ago: $2.68 per gallon
No. 2 Heating Oil Residential (October-March only)
March 18: $4.04 per gallon
One month ago: $4.12 per gallon
One year ago: $4.13 per gallon
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