Cheapest Gas in Albany, NY

Updated May 20, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.19

Lowest price at Costco in Albany

Finding Cheap Gas in Albany

Smart Albany drivers know how to find cheap gas every fill-up. The current price spread in Albany is $$0.25 per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations — meaningful savings over a year of driving.

Maximum Savings in Albany

Choose Costco over Chevron

$0.25 per gallon

$3.75 per 15-gallon fill • $12.00 per year (est.)

Cheapest Brands in Albany

Rank	Brand	Est. Price	Savings vs. Most Expensive
#1	Costco	$3.19	$0.25
#2	Speedway	$3.31	$0.13
#3	Circle K	$3.32	$0.12
#4	Sunoco	$3.35	$0.09
#5	Marathon	$3.36	$0.08
#6	BP	$3.38	$0.06
#7	Mobil	$3.39	$0.05
#8	Exxon	$3.40	$0.04
#9	Shell	$3.42	$0.02
#10	Chevron	$3.44	$0.00

Gas Saving Tips for Albany Drivers

Join a warehouse club (Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's) — their fuel consistently runs 10-25 cents below local market prices. The membership cost typically pays for itself in fuel savings within the first two months.
Sign up for gas station loyalty apps — Shell Fuel Rewards, Marathon MakeItCount, and Circle K Inner Circle all offer genuine per-gallon discounts that compound over time.
Use a gas rewards credit card. The Costco Citi Visa earns 4% back on eligible gas; Blue Cash Preferred earns 3% at US gas stations. Pairing a reward card with a warehouse club maximizes savings.
Avoid filling up at highway exits, airports, and tourist areas where convenience premiums routinely add 15-25 cents per gallon.
Keep your tires properly inflated to the manufacturer's recommended PSI — under-inflated tires reduce fuel economy by up to 3%, costing you money every mile.