By Pablo Ormachea, VP Data at Motus
February’s Subtle Surge: Fuel prices in the U.S. edged up to $3.12 this February, continuing the upward trend from January’s $3.06, yet staying below last year’s $3.16. Regionally, business mileage shows a retreat from January’s highs, hinting at strategic adjustments in corporate travel as companies navigate the early fiscal quarter.
Data from Motus shows that national fuel prices continued to rise to $3.12 in February 2025 compared to $3.06 in January, but still lower than February 2024 when pricing was at $3.16.
Key data points:
Fuel trends
- February 2025 national fuel price: $3.32
- January 2025 national fuel price: $3.06
- December 2024 national fuel price: $3.01
- February 2024 price: $3.16
- 2024 average fuel price: $3.31
Looking regionally, fuel prices in February remain the highest in the Western US at $3.87 and lowest in the Southern US at $2.80.
Looking at February business mileage trends by region in the US, business mileage was lower across the country with the West 12.47% lower than January, the South 5.76% lower, Northeast 13.14% lower, and the Midwest 8.47% lower.
February Business Mileage trends
- West -12.47%
- South – 5.76%
- Northeast -13.14%
- Midwest – 8.47%
