Gas Prices in Allentown, PA Today

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

$3.43

Average Regular Unleaded — Allentown, Pennsylvania

Current Gas Prices in Allentown

Allentown, Pennsylvania gas prices are running $$3.43 per gallon this {month}. The local fuel market reflects Pennsylvania's {taxNote} tax rate alongside Allentown's position in the regional supply chain.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.4387 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.9689 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.2891-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.64N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Allentown Average
$3.43
Regular Unleaded
Pennsylvania State Average
$3.55
$0.12 below the Pennsylvania average
National Average
$3.99
$0.56 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Allentown

What makes Allentown's gas market tick? Supply to Allentown 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 Pennsylvania'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.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.28
Speedway
$3.40
Circle K
$3.41
Sunoco
$3.44
Marathon
$3.45
BP
$3.47
Mobil
$3.48
Exxon
$3.49
Shell
$3.51
Chevron
$3.53

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Bethlehem$3.53Reading$3.49Trenton$3.21Philadelphia$3.52Scranton$3.39Lancaster$3.28Wilmington$3.06Newark$3.04Elizabeth$3.35Newark$3.19
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gas price spikes in Allentown are typically triggered by regional supply disruptions, pipeline outages, refinery maintenance, seasonal blend transitions, and global crude oil price increases. Holiday demand surges around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day also push prices up temporarily.
Premium gas in Allentown 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 Allentown 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 Allentown average of $$3.43 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 Allentown. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.

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