New York Gas Prices

What drivers in New York are paying this week

New York stations averaged $4.249 per gallon for regular gasoline in the week ending Oct 26, 2026. The statewide average fell $0.060 from the previous week and sits $0.020 lower than the national average of $4.269. Four weeks ago the state average was $4.405, and a year ago it was $2.999.

New York has a weekly EIA average and some of the widest price differences in the country. New York City combines state tax with a metropolitan commuter tax, while upstate stations often price 40 to 60 cents lower.

Why New York gas prices land where they do

• State excise tax plus local sales taxes and the MTA surcharge in the New York City area.
• Upstate supply comes from New Jersey and Pennsylvania terminals.
• The state requires a low-volatility summer blend in the New York metro area.

These are structural factors, not daily noise. They explain why New York tends to sit in the same part of the national price range week after week, even when the national average moves. For the general mechanics behind these forces, see our guide on how gas prices are set.

Metro prices in New York

We track weekly metro averages for these New York markets:

• New York City gas prices — currently $4.178 per gallon.

How New York compares

Neighboring states with a published weekly average give the clearest picture of the regional spread. The table below compares New York against those states and the national average.

Market	Regular price	vs New York	Week change
New York	$4.249	—	−$0.060
Massachusetts	$4.145	−$0.104	−$0.060
U.S. average	$4.269	+$0.020	−$0.010

Ways to spend less on gas in New York

1. Membership warehouses such as Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s usually price 10 to 30 cents below nearby branded stations.
2. Stations a few miles off the interstate are often cheaper than the first exit, because they pay less for land and rely on local traffic.
3. Apps that show station-level prices are worth using for the last mile — our numbers give you the regional baseline, they give you the address.
4. Keeping tires at the recommended pressure and removing roof racks can recover 3 to 6 percent of fuel economy, which is worth 10 to 20 cents a gallon at current prices.

Want a number instead of a rule of thumb? The commute cost calculator turns your own miles and MPG into a weekly and annual fuel bill, using the current New York price as the default.

How we source New York prices

Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly retail gasoline survey, which reports average retail prices in dollars per gallon including taxes. We rebuild the page every week after the survey is released, so the date on the price panel always matches the data behind it. We do not estimate missing state numbers; where the EIA does not publish a statewide series, we label the regional benchmark instead. Full details are in our methodology and data sources pages.

The bottom line for New York drivers

At $4.249 per gallon, a 12-gallon fill-up costs about $50.99 in New York, compared with $51.23 at the national average. Over a 15,000-mile year at 28 MPG, the state price implies roughly $2276 in fuel — a useful baseline before you start shopping for a cheaper station.