Gas Prices in Trenton, NJ Today

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

$3.21

Average Regular Unleaded — Trenton, New Jersey

Current Gas Prices in Trenton

Trenton, New Jersey motorists pay $$3.21 per gallon on average for regular gas today. The city's Northeast market dynamics and the presence of {brandNote} stations influence what local drivers pay at the pump.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.2187 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.7189 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.0191-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.35N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Trenton Average
$3.21
Regular Unleaded
New Jersey State Average
$3.36
$0.15 below the New Jersey average
National Average
$3.99
$0.78 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Trenton

Trenton's fuel market is shaped by several intersecting forces. Its Northeast supply chain means most supply arrives through regional pipeline networks. During spring switchover to summer fuel blends, prices in Trenton typically rise 8-12 cents before stabilizing. The most competitive stations cluster near major retail corridors and highway commercial zones.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.06
Speedway
$3.18
Circle K
$3.19
Sunoco
$3.22
Marathon
$3.23
BP
$3.25
Mobil
$3.26
Exxon
$3.27
Shell
$3.29
Chevron
$3.31

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Philadelphia$3.52Elizabeth$3.35Bethlehem$3.53Allentown$3.43Newark$3.19Jersey City$3.27New York$3.31Wilmington$3.06Paterson$2.99Reading$3.49
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
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Each gallon of gas in Trenton, New Jersey includes 18.4 cents in federal excise tax plus {tax} cents in New Jersey state fuel tax — a combined {totalTax} cents per gallon. On a 15-gallon fill-up, you pay ${taxTotal} in fuel taxes alone.
Today's average gas price in Trenton is $$3.21 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Trenton is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Trenton.

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