Gas Prices in Buffalo, NY Today

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

$3.58

Average Regular Unleaded — Buffalo, New York

Current Gas Prices in Buffalo

Regular unleaded in Buffalo, New York costs approximately $$3.58 per gallon today. Buffalo's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.5887 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$4.1489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.4791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.85N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Buffalo Average
$3.58
Regular Unleaded
New York State Average
$3.31
$0.27 above the New York average
National Average
$3.99
$0.41 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Buffalo

Price variation within Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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
$3.43
Speedway
$3.55
Circle K
$3.56
Sunoco
$3.59
Marathon
$3.60
BP
$3.62
Mobil
$3.63
Exxon
$3.64
Shell
$3.66
Chevron
$3.68

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Niagara Falls$3.53Rochester$3.58Erie$3.52
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Frequently Asked Questions

A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
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.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Buffalo with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
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