Pennsylvania Gas Price Today
Current Pennsylvania gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Pennsylvania Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Pennsylvania
Searching for gas prices near me today in Pennsylvania? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.51/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania and the surrounding East Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.35/gal (compared to $4.51/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).
Pennsylvania Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 1 (East Coast (Central Atlantic))
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 58.7¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #39 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Pennsylvania Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Pennsylvania
About Pennsylvania Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Pennsylvania
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Philadelphia-area refineries (Trainer) and Ohio River barge pipelines supply the state.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh urban regions enforce summer ozone reduction standards.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Has the third-highest state gas tax in the nation (58.7¢/gal), keeping retail prices consistently higher than in neighboring Ohio, Delaware, and Maryland. In addition, Pennsylvania levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 58.7 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Pennsylvania
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Pennsylvania
What is the price of the gas today in Pennsylvania?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Pennsylvania today is $4.51 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.96/gal, premium gasoline is $5.35/gal, and highway diesel is $6.57/gal. Pennsylvania currently ranks #39 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Pennsylvania?
Gas prices in Pennsylvania are falling this week (-7¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Pennsylvania retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Pennsylvania are primarily driven by philadelphia-area refineries (trainer) and ohio river barge pipelines supply the state.
How does Pennsylvania's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Pennsylvania's current average of $4.51/gal is +$0.10 higher than national average. Key drivers include Pennsylvania's state fuel excise tax of 58.7¢/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 Pennsylvania?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Pennsylvania, use the statewide benchmark of $4.51/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 Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 58.7¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Pennsylvania pay 77.1¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.