Delaware Gas Price Today
Current Delaware gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Delaware Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Delaware
Searching for gas prices near me today in Delaware? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.32/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Delaware
In Delaware and the surrounding East Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.35/gal (compared to $4.32/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Delaware Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 1 (East Coast (Central Atlantic))
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 23¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #26 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Delaware Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Delaware
About Delaware Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Delaware
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Proximity to the Delaware City Refinery provides robust local refining capacity along the Delaware River.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Conforms to Mid-Atlantic summer RFG (reformulated gasoline) environmental standards.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Benefits from lower state tax rates than neighboring Pennsylvania, frequently attracting cross-border commuters looking for cheaper fills. In addition, Delaware levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 23 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Delaware
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Delaware are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Delaware Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Delaware
What is the price of the gas today in Delaware?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Delaware today is $4.32 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.93/gal, premium gasoline is $5.23/gal, and highway diesel is $6.43/gal. Delaware currently ranks #26 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Delaware?
Gas prices in Delaware are falling this week (-7¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Delaware retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Delaware are primarily driven by proximity to the delaware city refinery provides robust local refining capacity along the delaware river.
How does Delaware's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Delaware's current average of $4.32/gal is -$0.09 lower than national average. Key drivers include Delaware's state fuel excise tax of 23¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the East Coast (Central Atlantic) (PADD 1) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Delaware?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Delaware, use the statewide benchmark of $4.32/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Delaware?
In Delaware (part of the East Coast / PADD 1 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $3.35 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Delaware?
Delaware levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 23¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Delaware pay 41.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.