Gas Prices in Stamford, CT Today

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

$3.22

Average Regular Unleaded — Stamford, Connecticut

Current Gas Prices in Stamford

Regular unleaded in Stamford, Connecticut costs approximately $$3.22 per gallon today. Stamford's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.2287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.7289 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.0291-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.36N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Stamford Average
$3.22
Regular Unleaded
Connecticut State Average
$3.21
near the state average
National Average
$3.99
$0.77 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Stamford

Price variation within Stamford is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Stamford drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.07
Speedway
$3.19
Circle K
$3.20
Sunoco
$3.23
Marathon
$3.24
BP
$3.26
Mobil
$3.27
Exxon
$3.28
Shell
$3.30
Chevron
$3.32

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

White Plains$3.32New Rochelle$3.48Mount Vernon$3.59Bridgeport$3.16Yonkers$3.54New York$3.31Paterson$2.99Jersey City$3.27New Haven$3.39Newark$3.19
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Frequently Asked Questions

Premium gas in Stamford 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 Stamford 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 Stamford average of $$3.22 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 Stamford. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Stamford 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.

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