Gas Prices in Wisconsin Today
Track today's average gas price in Wisconsin, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Wisconsin
Gas prices in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Wisconsin Fuel Taxes: ≈33¢/gal
Wisconsin has a slightly above-average state gas tax. Wisconsin charges about 33 cents per gallon including the petroleum inspection fee. The rate has been frozen for years — Wisconsin ended automatic indexing in 2006 — leaving it modestly above the national median but stable and predictable.
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 Wisconsin Gets Its Gasoline
Wisconsin has no large refineries of its own (the small Superior refinery serves the far northwest). Most fuel arrives by pipeline from Chicago-area and Twin Cities refineries, giving the state solid Midwest supply economics. A unique quirk: Wisconsin's Unfair Sales Act generally requires fuel to be marked up over cost, which limits how aggressively stations can discount.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Wisconsin
Milwaukee and Madison usually track the Midwest average closely. Northern Wisconsin pays a trucking premium of 5–15 cents, and prices near the Illinois border are set competitively to capture Illinois drivers fleeing Chicago-area taxes.