Gas Prices in New Jersey Today
Track today's average gas price in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey (EIA Central Atlantic region)
$4.25/gal
2¢ below the national average ($4.27/gal)
EIA weekly price for regular gasoline, week of October 26, 2026.
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The calculator below is pre-filled with this Central Atlantic regional average. Enter your trip distance and MPG to get an instant fuel cost estimate.
Central Atlantic Region Gas Price History
The EIA does not publish weekly prices for New Jersey, so this chart shows the Central Atlantic regional average for regular gasoline, the same series behind the New Jersey price above. The region also covers the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, so the line describes the region as a whole, not New Jersey alone. The latest week is $1.19 a gallon higher than a year earlier.
Latest week
$4.25
October 26, 2026
A year earlier
$3.06
October 27, 2025
Highest week shown
$4.53
May 11, 2026
Lowest week shown
$2.88
January 26, 2026
Source: EIA weekly retail prices for regular gasoline, Central Atlantic regional average, November 4, 2024 to October 26, 2026. Prices in dollars per gallon.
About Gas Prices in New Jersey
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) surveys fuel retailers weekly but doesn't publish a separate price for New Jersey, so the price shown is the EIA's Central Atlantic regional average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in New Jersey may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence New Jersey'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 New Jersey price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
New Jersey Fuel Taxes: ≈42¢/gal
New Jersey has a high state gas tax that arrived only recently. New Jersey had one of the lowest gas taxes in America until 2016, when the state raised it sharply to fund transportation projects. The rate is now around 42 cents per gallon and adjusts annually based on fuel consumption revenue targets — it can tick up or down slightly each October.
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 New Jersey Gets Its Gasoline
New Jersey is a major fuel hub for the entire Northeast: the Bayway refinery in Linden, large import terminals around New York Harbor, and the end of the Colonial Pipeline all sit in or near the state. That abundant local supply keeps wholesale costs relatively low. New Jersey is also the last state where self-service gasoline is banned statewide — an attendant pumps every gallon — yet prices usually stay competitive with neighboring states.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in New Jersey
South Jersey, especially along the Delaware border near Philadelphia, typically has the state's cheapest gas. North Jersey prices run a bit higher, and stations on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway service areas charge a captive-audience premium — fill up off-highway when you can.