Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.16
Average Regular Unleaded — Bridgeport, Connecticut
Current Gas Prices in Bridgeport
At $$3.16 per gallon, Bridgeport's current gas prices are $0.05 below the Connecticut average both the Connecticut average and the national benchmark. Savvy Bridgeport drivers know where to find the best prices in town.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.16
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.65
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.95
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.28
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Bridgeport Average
$3.16
Regular Unleaded
Connecticut State Average
$3.21
$0.05 below the Connecticut average
National Average
$3.99
$0.83 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Bridgeport
For Bridgeport commuters filling up weekly, choosing the right station matters. Annual fuel spending for a 15-gallon weekly fill-up at ${price}/gallon totals roughly ${annualCost}. Cutting 10 cents per gallon through strategic choices saves about $78 annually — real money with zero sacrifice.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Bridgeport area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Bridgeport average of $$3.16 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Bridgeport. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Bridgeport and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.