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Gas Prices in Maine Today

Track today's average gas price in Maine, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Prices come from the EIA's weekly retail gasoline survey.

Average Gas Price for Maine (EIA New England region)

$4.20/gal

7¢ below the national average ($4.27/gal)

EIA weekly price for regular gasoline, week of October 26, 2026.

Estimate Your Gas Cost in Maine

The calculator below is pre-filled with this New England regional average. Enter your trip distance and MPG to get an instant fuel cost estimate.

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New England Region Gas Price History

The EIA does not publish weekly prices for Maine, so this chart shows the New England regional average for regular gasoline, the same series behind the Maine price above. The region also covers Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, so the line describes the region as a whole, not Maine alone. The latest week is $1.26 a gallon higher than a year earlier.

Latest week

$4.20

October 26, 2026

A year earlier

$2.93

October 27, 2025

Highest week shown

$4.49

May 18, 2026

Lowest week shown

$2.78

January 26, 2026

Source: EIA weekly retail prices for regular gasoline, New England regional average, November 4, 2024 to October 26, 2026. Prices in dollars per gallon.

About Gas Prices in Maine

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) surveys fuel retailers weekly but doesn't publish a separate price for Maine, so the price shown is the EIA's New England regional average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Maine may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.

Several factors influence Maine'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 Maine price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.

Maine Fuel Taxes: ≈31¢/gal

Maine has a state gas tax close to the national average. Maine's state gas tax is about 31 cents per gallon, close to 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, so verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.

How Maine Gets Its Gasoline

Maine has no refineries, but Portland Harbor is one of the busiest petroleum ports on the East Coast, receiving gasoline and other refined products by tanker for distribution across northern New England. Fuel for most of the state moves out from Portland-area terminals by truck.

Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Maine

Greater Portland and southern Maine, closest to the import terminals, typically see the state's lowest prices. Prices climb the farther north you go — rural Aroostook County, in Maine's northern tip, is a long truck haul from Portland and regularly posts the state's highest prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current average gas price in Maine?
The figure shown above is the EIA's weekly New England regional average for regular unleaded. The EIA doesn't publish a separate weekly price for Maine. Prices vary by city and gas station.
Why are gas prices different in Maine compared to other states?
Gas prices vary by state due to differences in state and local fuel taxes, distance from refineries, pipeline infrastructure, and seasonal fuel blend requirements. Maine's pump prices reflect all of these local factors.
How can I reduce my gas costs in Maine?
Keep tires properly inflated, avoid aggressive acceleration and braking, reduce idling, and use our gas cost calculator to plan efficient routes. Small MPG gains add up: over 12,000 miles a year, going from 25 to 27 MPG cuts fuel use from 480 to about 444 gallons, about 36 gallons a year. Multiply that by the Maine price above to see the dollar saving.
Why are gas prices higher in northern Maine than near Portland?
Maine has no refineries — nearly all its gasoline arrives by tanker into Portland Harbor and then moves out by truck. Aroostook County and other parts of northern Maine sit at the end of a long delivery route from Portland, and that extra trucking distance is the main reason prices run higher there than in southern Maine.

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