Gas Prices in Rochester, NY Today

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

$3.58

Average Regular Unleaded — Rochester, New York

Current Gas Prices in Rochester

Rochester, New York gas prices are running $$3.58 per gallon this {month}. The local fuel market reflects New York's {taxNote} tax rate alongside Rochester's position in the regional supply chain.

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

Rochester 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 Rochester

What makes Rochester's gas market tick? Supply to Rochester stations primarily flows through regional pipeline networks, keeping inventory stable but creating price sensitivity to any regional supply disruption. Seasonal demand peaks in summer and dips in winter, though New York's climate moderates some of this variation.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

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

Premium gas in Rochester is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Rochester area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Rochester average of $$3.58 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Rochester. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Rochester and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.

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