On-Highway Diesel Fuel Price Survey

U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585

Form Approved
OMB No. 1905-0174
Expiration Date: xx/xx/xxxx
Burden: 5 minutes

EIA-888
ON-HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL PRICE SURVEY
INSTRUCTIONS
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW
Response to the EIA-888 survey is mandatory pursuant to Section 13(b) of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 (Public
Law 93-275) for the scientifically selected sample of companies which sell motor vehicle diesel fuel. Companies sampled are
notified in writing or by phone in advance.

PURPOSE
The U. S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form EIA-888, On-Highway Diesel Fuel Price Survey, is a mandatory survey
consisting of two parts: Schedules A and B. Schedule A is designed to collect data on National and Petroleum Administration for
Defense District (PADD) level cash price (including taxes) of self-serve, on-highway diesel fuel. Schedule A is conducted on a
weekly basis. Schedule B is designed to collect total annual sales volume for on-highway diesel fuel sold at newly sampled
stations during a full calendar year. Schedule B is not conducted each year, and the data collected are strictly for internal
statistical purposes and are not published.
The data collected on Schedule A are used to calculate average diesel fuel oil price estimates at the national, regional, and
select State levels which are vital to the trucking industry and shippers throughout the United States. These data are point-intime estimates as of 8:00 a.m. Monday.

RESPONSE DUE DATE
Schedule A: The data are collected on Monday of each week by telephone, except for Federal holidays, in which case, the data
are collected on the following Tuesday.
Schedule B: The data are collected on a one-time basis for newly sampled outlets. This data must be reported within 10 days of
receiving official notice of selection.

HOW TO FILE A RESPONSE
Schedule A: EIA personnel collect the data by telephone. Respondents are required to provide the data when contacted.
Companies preferring to report by other electronic means should contact the toll-free number 1-877-267-2879 in advance to
make arrangements.
Schedule B: Report data on the form provided to your station/company.
Data Submission Methods:
By Secure File Transfer:
By Fax:
By Mail:

https://signon.eia.doe.gov/upload/form/888
919-541-8812, ATTN: EIA-888 Schedule B
U.S. Department of Energy (EI-23)
c/o RTI International
ATTN: Cox Building – FDC (Diesel Price Survey)
P O Box 12194
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194

EIA-888 On-Highway Diesel Fuel Price Survey

U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585

Form Approved
OMB No. 1905-0174
Expiration Date: xx/xx/xxxx
Burden: 5 minutes

QUESTIONS
Please contact the EIA Survey Support Team using the following communication methods:
By email:
By phone:

eia4usa@eia.gov
1-855-EIA-4USA (1-855-342-4872) [Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM E.T.]

SANCTIONS
The timely submission of Form EIA-888 by those required to report is mandatory under 15 USC 772(b), as amended. Failure
to respond may result in a civil penalty of not more than $12,937 per day for each violation. The government may bring a
civil action to prohibit reporting violations which may result in a temporary restraining order or a preliminary or permanent
injunction without bond. In such civil action, the court may also issue mandatory injunctions commanding any person to
comply with these reporting requirements. Title 18 U.S.C. 1001 makes it a criminal offense for any person knowingly and
willingly to make to any Agency or Department of the United States any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements as to any
matter within its jurisdiction.

REPORTING BURDEN
Respondents are not required to file or reply to any Federal collection of information unless it has a valid OMB control number.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average five (5) minutes per response, including the
time of reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information including suggestions for reducing this burden to U.S. Energy Information Administration, Office of Statistical
Methods & Research, EI-21, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20585; and to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
The information provided on the Form EIA-888 will be used for statistical purposes only and is confidential by law. In accordance
with the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2018 and other applicable Federal laws, your
responses will not be disclosed in identifiable form without your consent. Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of
2015, Federal information systems are protected from malicious activities through cybersecurity screening of transmitted data.
Every EIA employee, as well as every agent, is subject to a jail term, a fine, or both if he or she makes public ANY identifiable
information you reported.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
SCHEDULE A., PART 1. IDENTIFICATION DATA
At the time of respondent initiation, the identification information will be verified with the company. Should any of this
information change after initiation, report the change the next data collection time. If the outlet is sold to another company,
this change should also be reported.
Indicate the month, day, and year (e.g., November 8, 2024, is: Month 11 Day 08 Year 24) of the price in the “Prices for” area.
Prices are as of Monday 8:00 a.m. local time.

EIA-888 On-Highway Diesel Fuel Price Survey

U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585

Form Approved
OMB No. 1905-0174
Expiration Date: xx/xx/xxxx
Burden: 5 minutes

SCHEDULE A., PART 2. PRICE DATA
The reported price should be the cash price for self-serve on-highway diesel fuel. If the station does not offer self-serve, then
report the cash price for mini-serve (if available) or full serve.

SCHEDULE B., PART 1. IDENTIFICATION DATA
Please provide up-to-date station and contact information. The preparer or contact person must be able to verify all the
information submitted and answer any questions concerning the information reported on EIA-888 Schedule B.

SCHEDULE B., PART 2. STATION STATUS
Please provide your station’s current operating status. If your station sold, please provide the contact information of the new
owner.
Please select all the diesel and diesel related products sold at your station. Enter the correct information about diesel bays for
heavy-duty trucks at your station.

SCHEDULE B., PART 3. ANNUAL RETAIL ON-HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL SALES DATA
Please provide the correct information on the questions about on-highway diesel fuel sold at your station.
Report annual sales volume for on-highway diesel fuel in actual gallons. Annual refers to either the last full calendar or fiscal
year. If your station only sells automobile diesel, please enter sales volume in the Total Diesel Gallons box. If your station sells
truck and auto diesel at different prices, please enter sales of truck diesel and the total diesel.
If your sales volume does not represent a full calendar or fiscal year, please enter the dates the sales volume represent.

SCHEDULE B., PART 4. COMMENTS
Describe any unusual or substantially different aspects of your station that affected data reporting. Provide any feedback that
could improve this form.
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EIA-888 On-Highway Diesel Fuel Price Survey