Gas Prices in Reading, PA Today

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

$3.49

Average Regular Unleaded — Reading, Pennsylvania

Current Gas Prices in Reading

At $$3.49 per gallon, Reading's current gas prices are $0.06 below the Pennsylvania average both the Pennsylvania average and the national benchmark. Savvy Reading drivers know where to find the best prices in town.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.4987 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$4.0389 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.3691-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.72N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Reading Average
$3.49
Regular Unleaded
Pennsylvania State Average
$3.55
$0.06 below the Pennsylvania average
National Average
$3.99
$0.50 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Reading

For Reading commuters filling up weekly, choosing the right station matters. Annual fuel spending for a 15-gallon weekly fill-up at ${price}/gallon totals roughly ${annualCost}. Cutting 10 cents per gallon through strategic choices saves about $78 annually — real money with zero sacrifice.

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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading average of $$3.49 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 Reading. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Reading 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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