Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.31
Average regular unleaded — New York
Today's New York Gas Prices
The current gas price average for New York sits at $$3.31 per gallon for regular, below ($0.68) the national average of ${natAvg}. Understanding New York's fuel tax structure and Northeast supply infrastructure reveals why prices trend the way they do.
The current average price for regular unleaded in New York is $$3.31 per gallon. Mid-grade averages $$3.83 and premium runs $$4.13. Diesel is $$4.48 per gallon. Prices vary by city and brand by 10-25 cents per gallon across the state.
New York's gas prices reflect its state fuel tax of 47 cents per gallon state fuel tax of 47 cents per gallon and its Northeast location. {supplyNote} also plays a significant role in what New York drivers pay at the pump.
Gas prices within New York typically vary 10-20 cents across cities. Urban areas with intense station competition often have better prices than rural regions with fewer options. Warehouse clubs in any major New York city consistently offer the best prices statewide.
In New York, as in most US states, Monday and Tuesday tend to show the lowest weekly prices. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon typically captures the weekly low.
New York charges 47 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The national average is around 30 cents per gallon. New York's tax places it among the highest-tax states nationally for fuel taxation.