Gas Prices in New Jersey Today

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

$3.36

Average regular unleaded — New Jersey

Today's New Jersey Gas Prices

New Jersey gas prices today stand at $$3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded — a figure below ($0.63) the ${natAvg} national benchmark. Regional refinery access and pipeline capacity are major factors in New Jersey's fuel pricing.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.3687 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.8889 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.2091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.55N/A▲ Rising

Gas Prices Across New Jersey Cities

Newark$3.19Jersey City$3.27Paterson$2.99Elizabeth$3.35Trenton$3.21

About New Jersey Fuel Markets

New Jersey charges 42 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The Northeast state relies on regional fuel infrastructure for supply.

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

New Jersey charges 42 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The national average is around 30 cents per gallon. New Jersey's tax places it among the mid-range states nationally for fuel taxation.
New Jersey gas stations offer regular (87 octane) at $$3.36, mid-grade (89 octane) at approximately $$3.88, premium (91-93 octane) at $$4.20, and diesel at $$4.55 per gallon. Most stations also offer E85 ethanol blend where flex-fuel vehicles are common.
Many states require reformulated gasoline (RFG) or special summer blends to meet EPA air quality standards during warmer months. These blends reduce evaporative emissions but cost 5-15 cents more per gallon to produce.
Costco consistently offers the cheapest gas in any New Jersey market where it operates — typically 15-20 cents below local street prices. Circle K, Speedway, and QuikTrip (where available) also routinely undercut the market average. Premium brands like Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
For a standard sedan with a 13-gallon tank, a fill-up in New Jersey at today's $$3.36 average costs approximately ${fillCost}. A full-size truck or SUV with an 18-22 gallon tank runs ${truckFillLow} to ${truckFillHigh} to fill.

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