New York Gas Prices Today
Regular gasoline in New York averages $4.35 per gallon as of the EIA week of 2026-10-12 — $0.02 above the national average of $4.33. New York stacks several state and local fuel taxes on top of the federal excise, and it has essentially no in-state refining — gasoline arrives by pipeline from the Gulf Coast and by cargo into New York Harbor. That combination of high tax and imported supply keeps the state above the US average most weeks.
New York vs Region vs US (EIA week of 2026-10-12)
| Area | Regular ($/gal) | vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4.35 | — |
| East Coast (region) | 4.12 | -0.23 |
| US average | 4.33 | -0.02 |
EIA weekly retail averages. Compare all published states, see gas prices by year, or read what actually sets pump prices.
All EIA-Published States This Week
| State | Regular ($/gal) | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6.10 | +1.77 |
| Washington | 5.38 | +1.05 |
| New York | 4.35 | +0.02 |
| Massachusetts | 4.26 | -0.07 |
| Minnesota | 4.18 | -0.15 |
| Colorado | 4.18 | -0.16 |
| Florida | 3.98 | -0.35 |
| Ohio | 3.87 | -0.46 |
| Texas | 3.78 | -0.55 |
EIA publishes weekly prices for these states; it does not survey all 50 individually.
What Sets the Price in New York
| Factor | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State fuel taxes & fees | ≈46¢/gal on top of the 18.4¢ federal excise (≈64.4¢ combined) — Multiple stacked taxes; partial supplier-tax holiday since 2022 | Approximate, see gas tax by state |
| In-state refining | Effectively none — New York consumes far more gasoline than it refines | EIA refinery capacity data |
| Supply route | Long-haul pipeline from the Gulf Coast plus waterborne cargoes into New York Harbor | EIA East Coast market notes |
| Required blend | Reformulated gasoline is required in the New York City metro area | EPA fuel program maps |
| Price benchmark | New York Harbor is the physical delivery point for the RBOB gasoline futures contract | CME/NYMEX contract specs |
Taxes are one of four components of the pump price — see the full breakdown of crude, refining, distribution and tax.
Why New York Prices Move Differently
An importing market
- With no meaningful local refining, New York pays the cost of moving fuel hundreds of miles before it reaches a pump.
- When Gulf Coast refineries cut runs, the East Coast feels it on a delay as pipeline shipments arrive lighter.
- New York Harbor is also the RBOB futures delivery point, so local wholesale prices and the futures market track each other closely.
What to watch
- Gulf Coast refinery outages and pipeline allocation, which set the wholesale cost of arriving barrels.
- The RBOB gasoline futures price, the most direct forward read on New York wholesale.
- Any change to the state's stacked fuel taxes, including temporary holidays.
- The seasonal switch to summer-blend reformulated gasoline in the New York City metro.
New York Gas Price FAQ
What is the average gas price in New York right now?
Regular gasoline in New York averages $4.35 per gallon (EIA, week of 2026-10-12) — $0.02 above the US average of $4.33.
Why are New York gas prices higher than the national average?
New York stacks several state and local fuel taxes on top of the federal excise, and it has essentially no in-state refining — gasoline arrives by pipeline from the Gulf Coast and by cargo into New York Harbor. That combination of high tax and imported supply keeps the state above the US average most weeks.
How often are these prices updated?
The EIA publishes state and regional retail prices every Monday; this page refreshes automatically when new data lands. EIA covers selected large states weekly — for daily crowd-sourced prices per county or station, AAA and GasBuddy complement this official weekly view.
Why are New York gas prices higher than the national average?
Two structural reasons. New York levies several stacked state and local fuel taxes that together sit well above the typical state, and it refines almost no gasoline of its own — every gallon has to be shipped in by pipeline or cargo, adding distribution cost. Metro-area reformulated-blend requirements add a little more.
Does the RBOB futures price predict New York pump prices?
It is the closest available leading indicator. RBOB is the wholesale gasoline futures contract delivered at New York Harbor, so it reflects what distributors will pay for the next barrels arriving. Retail prices follow with a lag of a week or two and never move one-for-one, because taxes and retail margin are fixed dollar amounts that do not track the futures market.