Gas Prices in Delaware Today
Track today's average gas price in Delaware, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Delaware
Gas prices in Delaware are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Delaware may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Delaware's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Delaware price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Delaware Fuel Taxes: ≈23¢/gal
Delaware has one of the lower state gas taxes in the nation. Delaware's state gas tax is about 23 cents per gallon, below the roughly 33.5-cent national average.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Delaware Gets Its Gasoline
Despite its small size, Delaware hosts one of the larger refineries on the East Coast — PBF Energy's Delaware City refinery — which processes crude into gasoline and diesel for the Mid-Atlantic market. That in-state refining capacity is unusual for a state Delaware's size and helps insulate it from some of the supply swings that hit refinery-free neighbors.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Delaware
Prices are generally consistent statewide given Delaware's small size, with Wilmington and New Castle County — closest to the Delaware City refinery — sometimes seeing a modest edge over southern Sussex County.