Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.49
Average Regular Unleaded — Reading, Pennsylvania
Current Gas Prices in Reading
At $$3.49 per gallon, Reading's current gas prices are $0.06 below the Pennsylvania average both the Pennsylvania average and the national benchmark. Savvy Reading drivers know where to find the best prices in town.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.49
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$4.03
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$4.36
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.72
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Reading Average
$3.49
Regular Unleaded
Pennsylvania State Average
$3.55
$0.06 below the Pennsylvania average
National Average
$3.99
$0.50 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Reading
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Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Premium gas in Reading is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Reading area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Reading average of $$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.