Maine Gas Price Today
Current Maine gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Maine Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Maine
Searching for gas prices near me today in Maine? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.41/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Maine
In Maine and the surrounding East Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.35/gal (compared to $4.41/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).
Maine Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 1 (East Coast (New England))
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 30¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #32 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Maine Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Maine
About Maine Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Maine
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Dependent on marine terminals in South Portland and Searsport importing refined products from Canada and the Mid-Atlantic.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Strict winter cold-flow additives required; southern counties utilize reformulated fuel.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Terminal trucking distances across extensive rural northern territories result in higher localized pump prices. In addition, Maine levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 30 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Maine
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Maine 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.
Maine Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Maine
What is the price of the gas today in Maine?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Maine today is $4.41 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.95/gal, premium gasoline is $5.44/gal, and highway diesel is $6.48/gal. Maine currently ranks #32 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Maine?
Gas prices in Maine are falling this week (-7¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Maine retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Maine are primarily driven by dependent on marine terminals in south portland and searsport importing refined products from canada and the mid-atlantic.
How does Maine's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Maine's current average of $4.41/gal is Identical to national average. Key drivers include Maine's state fuel excise tax of 30¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the East Coast (New England) (PADD 1) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Maine?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Maine, use the statewide benchmark of $4.41/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 Maine?
In Maine (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 Maine?
Maine levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 30¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Maine pay 48.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.