State report shows heating fuel prices are at a record high in rural Alaska

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: October 10, 2026

Words: 393

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The average price of a gallon of heating fuel — No. 1 diesel — in rural Alaska reached a record $7.97 per gallon in August, according to the latest biannual survey conducted by the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs.

The rural average, based on a survey of 100 communities taken between July 15 and Aug. 24, was up 23% from January and the highest nominal price

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