Gas prices in New York today
Regular gasoline in New York averages $4.08 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 21 cents per gallon above the US national average of $3.87 [EIA · 13 Jul 2026]. On-highway diesel is $5.39, 51 cents off the national diesel mean of $4.88. Combined motor fuel excise, Petroleum Business Tax and 4 percent sales tax (capped at $2/gal base) make NY one of the most layered tax stacks.
Source: [EIA · 13 Jul 2026] · State excise: 25.7 cents/gal · PADD 1
New York's pump-price cost stack
Every gallon you buy at the pump breaks down into five named slices. For New York 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 York, 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 York
Today's cheapest metro in New York is generally Buffalo. 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 York updated daily.
FAQ
What is the current average price of regular gas in New York?
$4.08 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 21 cents above the national average. [EIA · 13 Jul 2026]
What is New York's state gas tax?
25.7 cents per gallon state excise, plus the 18.4 cents federal excise. [API · 13 Jul 2026]
Where is gas cheapest in New York today?
Buffalo is typically the cheapest metro. Regional spread is normal at 20-40 cents per gallon.