EIA week of 2026-07-06
Gas prices in New Jersey
Regular gasoline
$3.87/gal
Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) regional average (EIA region for New Jersey)
Diesel
$5.15/gal (regional)US average
$3.78/gal New Jersey is 3% aboveTypical 15-gal fill-up
$58.11Paying less than the New Jersey average
- Treat $3.87 as your benchmark. Stations well above it are charging a convenience premium; at or below it is a fair local deal.
- Warehouse clubs and discounters beat it daily. Costco, Sam’s Club, Murphy USA, ARCO and similar brands consistently price below the average — our map finder highlights them near you.
- Avoid interstate plazas. A mile off the highway is routinely cheaper.
- Cut how much you burn. The fastest saving isn’t the station, it’s the right-hand pedal — see how to save money on fuel.
The EIA publishes exact weekly averages for 9 states; for New Jersey it reports the Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) region, which New Jersey belongs to. It’s the best official benchmark available — local prices can sit somewhat above or below it.
Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in New Jersey right now?
The current benchmark is $3.87 per gallon of regular (Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) regional average (EIA region for New Jersey), EIA data for the week of 2026-07-06). Individual stations range around this — warehouse clubs and discounters typically sit below it, highway plazas above it.
Why do gas prices in New Jersey differ from the national average?
New Jersey is currently 3% above the national average of $3.78. State-to-state differences come mostly from state fuel taxes, distance from refineries, fuel-blend requirements and local competition.
Where is the cheapest gas in New Jersey?
High-volume discounters (Costco, Sam’s Club, Murphy USA, ARCO and similar) are consistently below the average shown here. Use our station finder map to see stations near you with the cheaper brands highlighted.
How fresh is this figure?
It’s the official U.S. Energy Information Administration weekly retail average, week of 2026-07-06. The EIA publishes every Monday; this page refreshes with each site update.
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