Gas Prices in New Haven, CT Today

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

$3.39

Average Regular Unleaded — New Haven, Connecticut

Current Gas Prices in New Haven

Today in New Haven, Connecticut, regular gas is averaging $$3.39 per gallon. Prices across the metro vary by as much as 20-30 cents, so using a price comparison app before every fill-up pays off.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.3987 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.9289 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.2391-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.59N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

New Haven Average
$3.39
Regular Unleaded
Connecticut State Average
$3.21
$0.18 above the Connecticut average
National Average
$3.99
$0.60 below the national average

About Gas Prices in New Haven

Local New Haven drivers have learned key strategies for minimizing fuel costs. Fill up on Mondays or Tuesdays when prices are typically at their weekly low. Avoid stations within a mile of highway exits — the convenience markup adds real cost. Loyalty apps from major brands can save 5-10 cents per gallon with minimal effort.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.24
Speedway
$3.36
Circle K
$3.37
Sunoco
$3.40
Marathon
$3.41
BP
$3.43
Mobil
$3.44
Exxon
$3.45
Shell
$3.47
Chevron
$3.49

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Bridgeport$3.16Hartford$3.24Stamford$3.22White Plains$3.32New Rochelle$3.48Mount Vernon$3.59Yonkers$3.54Springfield$3.12New York$3.31Paterson$2.99
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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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven average of $$3.39 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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