Gas prices in New Jersey today
Regular gasoline in New Jersey averages $3.93 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 6 cents per gallon above the US national average of $3.87 [EIA · 13 Jul 2026]. On-highway diesel is $4.94, 6 cents off the national diesel mean of $4.88. Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax (PPGRT) adjusts each October; the 2024 increase pushed NJ above PA after years of being cheaper.
Source: [EIA · 13 Jul 2026] · State excise: 44.9 cents/gal · PADD 1
New Jersey's pump-price cost stack
Every gallon you buy at the pump breaks down into five named slices. For New Jersey 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey
Today's cheapest metro in New Jersey is generally Vineland. 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 New Jersey updated daily.
FAQ
What is the current average price of regular gas in New Jersey?
$3.93 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 6 cents above the national average. [EIA · 13 Jul 2026]
What is New Jersey's state gas tax?
44.9 cents per gallon state excise, plus the 18.4 cents federal excise. [API · 13 Jul 2026]
Where is gas cheapest in New Jersey today?
Vineland is typically the cheapest metro. Regional spread is normal at 20-40 cents per gallon.