Gas Prices in Erie, PA Today

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

$3.52

Average Regular Unleaded — Erie, Pennsylvania

Current Gas Prices in Erie

Motorists in Erie are seeing $$3.52 per gallon at the pump today for regular gas. This is near the state average the Pennsylvania state average, driven by local competition and Erie's proximity to supply infrastructure.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.5287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$4.0789 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.4091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.76N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Erie Average
$3.52
Regular Unleaded
Pennsylvania State Average
$3.55
near the state average
National Average
$3.99
$0.47 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Erie

Erie's position in Pennsylvania gives it Northeast supply chain supply chain characteristics. Refinery-direct brands like Valero and wholesale retailers like Costco typically offer the strongest value in the area. Premium brands like Shell and Chevron charge a quality markup that may or may not be worth it depending on your vehicle.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.37
Speedway
$3.49
Circle K
$3.50
Sunoco
$3.53
Marathon
$3.54
BP
$3.56
Mobil
$3.57
Exxon
$3.58
Shell
$3.60
Chevron
$3.62

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Youngstown$2.95Buffalo$3.58Niagara Falls$3.53Cleveland$3.04
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Today's average gas price in Erie is $$3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Erie is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Erie.
Erie's current average of $$3.52 compares to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $$3.55. Erie is near the state average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Erie typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.

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