Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.23
Regular Unleaded (87 octane) per gallon
About Regular Unleaded in New Bedford
Regular unleaded is priced at $$3.23 per gallon in New Bedford, Massachusetts right now. The 87-octane grade is suitable for the vast majority of passenger vehicles and is always the cheapest option at the pump.
TOP TIER certification means the fuel exceeds EPA minimum detergency standards. Studies suggest TOP TIER fuels meaningfully reduce engine deposits vs. minimum-standard fuels. Most major brands (Shell, Chevron, BP, Costco) are TOP TIER certified.
Mixing grades is generally fine in practice — your engine's knock sensors will adjust timing accordingly. If your vehicle requires premium and you add some regular, no immediate damage occurs. Consistently running below the required octane in a performance engine is not recommended long-term.
{octaneInfo} Octane rating measures a fuel's resistance to premature ignition (knock). Standard regular is 87, mid-grade is 89-90, and premium is 91-93 in the United States.
Use GasBuddy and filter by fuel type to see current Regular Unleaded prices at stations near your location in New Bedford. Warehouse clubs and high-volume discount stations typically offer the best Regular Unleaded prices.