Gas prices in District of Columbia today
Regular gasoline in District of Columbia averages $4.06 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 19 cents per gallon above the US national average of $3.87 [EIA · 13 Jul 2026]. On-highway diesel is $5.51, 63 cents off the national diesel mean of $4.88. DC's 23.5 c/gal motor fuel tax plus 10.25% sales tax surcharge make pump prices 40-60 c above neighbouring Virginia.
Source: [AAA · 13 Jul 2026] · State excise: 23.5 cents/gal · PADD 1
District of Columbia's pump-price cost stack
Every gallon you buy at the pump breaks down into five named slices. For District of Columbia today, the stack looks like this:
Crude / refining / distribution shares estimated from EIA Petroleum Marketing Monthly. Federal excise from FHWA Highway Statistics. State excise from the API Motor Fuel Tax Map and Tax Foundation 2026. [EIA · 13 Jul 2026] [API · 13 Jul 2026]
Border-state comparison
For drivers crossing in or out of District of Columbia, here is how the neighbours print today:
Use the border comparator to compute the per-tank savings of crossing into a cheaper neighbour, and the round-trip mileage at which the detour pays for itself.
Cheapest metro in District of Columbia
Today's cheapest metro in District of Columbia is generally Northeast DC. Within-state spread is typically 20-40 cents per gallon depending on county tax overlays, station brand and distance from the wholesale rack. AAA publishes metro-level detail for District of Columbia updated daily.
FAQ
What is the current average price of regular gas in District of Columbia?
$4.06 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 19 cents above the national average. [AAA · 13 Jul 2026]
What is District of Columbia's state gas tax?
23.5 cents per gallon state excise, plus the 18.4 cents federal excise. [API · 13 Jul 2026]
Where is gas cheapest in District of Columbia today?
Northeast DC is typically the cheapest metro. Regional spread is normal at 20-40 cents per gallon.