Gas Prices in North Dakota Today
Track today's average gas price in North Dakota, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in North Dakota
Gas prices in North Dakota 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 North Dakota may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence North Dakota'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 North Dakota price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
North Dakota Fuel Taxes: ≈23¢/gal
North Dakota has a state gas tax well below the national average, unchanged since 2005. North Dakota's state gas tax is 23 cents per gallon and has not changed since 2005, leaving it well 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 North Dakota Gets Its Gasoline
North Dakota is the third-largest crude oil-producing state in the country thanks to the Bakken shale in its western half, but most of that crude leaves the state by pipeline and rail to be refined elsewhere. In-state refining centers on the Marathon refinery in Mandan, next to Bismarck, which covers much of North Dakota's demand, alongside a smaller diesel-focused refinery near Dickinson built to serve the oil fields.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in North Dakota
Bismarck and Mandan, next to the refinery, usually post the state's lowest prices. Fargo, the largest city, sits on the Minnesota border and tracks Twin Cities-area supply more closely. Towns in the Bakken oil patch around Williston can see sharper price swings when drilling activity pushes demand up faster than local supply.