Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$5.21
Diesel Fuel (N/A octane) per gallon
About Diesel Fuel in Reno
The going diesel rate in Reno is $$5.21 per gallon today. Diesel prices vary meaningfully by station — check price apps before large fill-ups to avoid overpaying.
When to Use Diesel Fuel
Best for: commercial and towing
Vehicle types: diesel trucks and commercial vehicles
Check your vehicle's owner manual or the inside of your fuel door. Required means you must use that grade to avoid damage. Recommended means optimal performance uses that grade but lower grades are tolerable. Regular means 87 octane is sufficient.
For vehicles designed to use Diesel Fuel, using the correct grade maintains engineered fuel economy. Upgrading from regular to premium in a regular-fuel car produces no economy improvement. Using regular in a premium-required car may reduce fuel economy slightly.
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TOP TIER certification means the fuel exceeds EPA minimum detergency standards. Studies suggest TOP TIER fuels meaningfully reduce engine deposits vs. minimum-standard fuels. Most major brands (Shell, Chevron, BP, Costco) are TOP TIER certified.