Gas Prices in Philadelphia, PA Today

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

$3.52

Average Regular Unleaded — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Current Gas Prices in Philadelphia

Gas prices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania average $$3.52 per gallon today for regular unleaded — near the state average the Pennsylvania statewide average of $$3.55. Competition among Philadelphia's fuel stations creates real savings opportunities.

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

Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

Gas prices in Philadelphia follow Northeast regional patterns with some local variation. Stations closest to residential neighborhoods tend to match rather than undercut market rates. Your best savings strategy: identify 2-3 consistently affordable stations along your regular commute and check them weekly.

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

Wilmington$3.06Trenton$3.21Newark$3.04Bethlehem$3.53Reading$3.49Allentown$3.43Dover$2.90Lancaster$3.28Elizabeth$3.35Newark$3.19
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Frequently Asked Questions

Premium gas in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia average of $$3.52 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 Philadelphia. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Philadelphia 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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