New York Gas Prices
Current average fuel prices for New York, sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly retail survey, plus a calculator prefilled with the local price.
Weekly price trend, regular gasoline
View regular gasoline trend as a table
| Week of | Price per gallon |
|---|---|
| Jun 1 | $4.385 |
| Jun 8 | $4.279 |
| Jun 15 | $4.190 |
| Jun 22 | $4.075 |
| Jun 29 | $3.978 |
| Jul 6 | $3.934 |
| Jul 13 | $3.984 |
| Jul 20 | $4.077 |
What shapes the price in New York
New York's fuel landscape is divided into two distinct economic markets. Downstate New York (New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County) centers around the New York Harbor pricing hub, which is fed by the Colonial Pipeline, marine terminals, and European imports. However, high Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) taxes, bridge and tunnel tolls, and extreme commercial real estate rents lift downstate retail pump prices. Upstate New York, by contrast, is supplied via pipeline and canal corridors from New Jersey terminals and Midwest pipelines, resulting in regional price variations between Buffalo, Albany, and Rochester.
U.S. retail gasoline prices follow a reliable seasonal cycle. Prices typically rise between February and May as refineries conduct scheduled seasonal maintenance (turnarounds) and switch production from winter-grade fuel to more expensive, low-RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) summer blends designed to reduce ground-level smog in hot weather. Increased summer vacation driving further boosts demand. Conversely, prices typically soften following Labor Day as refiners transition back to lower-cost winter blends containing inexpensive butane, alongside lower cold-weather driving demand.
Calculate your fuel cost in New York
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Your Calculation Results
High Consumption (> 8.5 L/100km)- Total Fuel Needed (for this trip)
- 8.88 US gallons (33.6 liters total)
- Total Fuel Cost (for this trip)
- $36.22
- Cost breakdown per distance unit
- $0.583 per mile • $0.362 per km
Fuel economy in every unit
- L/100km
- 33.6
- MPG US
- 7.0
- MPG UK
- 8.4
- km/L
- 3.0
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Driving an EV instead?
Drivers operating an electric vehicle (EV) are not directly impacted by gasoline or diesel pump prices. Instead, EV charging costs depend on local residential and public electricity rates measured in cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). To evaluate how electricity costs compare to gasoline in this region, use our EV versus Gas Comparator.
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Frequently asked questions
New York City pump prices carry extra Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District taxes, heavy delivery bridge and tunnel tolls for fuel tankers, and commercial land rents that exceed almost anywhere else in the nation, pushing retail margins higher than in upstate cities.
Most fuel enters New York Harbor through the Colonial Pipeline from the Gulf Coast, supplemented by coastal shipments from New Jersey refineries and marine imports. Upstate New York is supplied via the Buckeye pipeline system and regional distribution racks.
Yes. Downstate New York and the NYC metropolitan area require low-RVP reformulated gasoline (RFG) during summer months to curb smog formation, adding seasonal refining costs between May and September.
Premium gasoline has a higher octane rating (91 to 93 AKI), which prevents premature engine knock in high-compression and turbocharged engines. Producing high octane requires additional refinery processing steps such as catalytic alkylation and reforming, and retailers price it with wider retail margins, resulting in a consistent 50 to 70 cent premium over regular.
Price figures for New York are derived from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) official retail survey, updated on a weekly schedule. Individual street-corner stations adjust their posted board prices daily based on wholesale rack spot price shifts.