Gas Prices in Hartford, CT Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.24

Average Regular Unleaded — Hartford, Connecticut

Current Gas Prices in Hartford

Drivers in Hartford, Connecticut are paying an average of $$3.24 per gallon for regular gasoline as of {month} {year}. Local prices range from $$3.09 at discount stations to $$3.44 at premium locations.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.2487 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.7589 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.0591-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.39N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Hartford Average
$3.24
Regular Unleaded
Connecticut State Average
$3.21
$0.03 above the Connecticut average
National Average
$3.99
$0.75 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Hartford

Understanding what drives Hartford gas prices helps you save every week. The metro area hosts dozens of competing fuel stations — high-volume retailers and warehouse clubs consistently offer the lowest prices, while stations near freeway entrances charge a convenience premium of 5-15 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Costco and Sam's Club fuel stations serve many major metropolitan areas and offer the lowest prices for members — typically 15-25 cents below local market. Membership costs $65-130/year but typically pays for itself in fuel savings alone for regular drivers.
Gas price spikes in Hartford are typically triggered by regional supply disruptions, pipeline outages, refinery maintenance, seasonal blend transitions, and global crude oil price increases. Holiday demand surges around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day also push prices up temporarily.
Premium gas in Hartford is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Hartford 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 Hartford average of $$3.24 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.

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