Maine · EIA survey Nov 9, 2026
Maine gas and diesel prices
Regular gasoline $4.060 and diesel $6.349 a gallon this week, including taxes. Maine is in EIA's New England (PADD 1A) region; EIA publishes that region's average rather than a separate Maine figure.
Price history
Maine vs. its region and the U.S.
| Area | Diesel | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England (PADD 1A) | $6.349 | $4.060 | $5.071 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $5.920 | $3.847 | $4.766 |
| United States | $6.127 | $3.995 | $5.013 |
Other states in New England (PADD 1A)
Home heating fuels in Maine
EIA collects residential heating oil and propane prices weekly from October through March (monthly in summer).
Maine fuel taxes
| Gasoline | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| State taxes and fees | 31.5¢ | 32.0¢ |
| Federal excise | 18.4¢ | 24.4¢ |
| Total per gallon | 49.9¢ | 56.4¢ |
| Share of this week’s price | 12% | 9% |
| Rank (1 = highest state tax) | 25 of 51 | 28 of 51 |
State rates: Tax Foundation, July 2026 (state statutes); excludes some local and gross-receipts taxes. Share uses the regional average price. All states.
Driving electric in Maine
At Maine’s average residential rate, home charging costs 37% less per mile than gasoline. Public fast charging usually costs more. Run your own numbers.
Quick answers
What is the average price of gas in Maine?
$4.060 a gallon for regular in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026, the average for EIA's New England (PADD 1A) region, which includes Maine.
What is the price of diesel in Maine?
$6.349 a gallon in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026 (New England (PADD 1A) regional average; EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for Maine alone).
Is fuel in Maine cheaper than the national average?
Diesel is 22.2¢ above the U.S. average, and regular gasoline 6.5¢ above.
What is the gas tax in Maine?
31.5¢ a gallon in state taxes on gasoline and 32.0¢ on diesel (Tax Foundation, July 2026), plus the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 49.9¢ and 56.4¢ in total.
What does propane cost in Maine?
$3.685 a gallon for residential propane in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, down 0.6¢ on the week.
What does heating oil cost in Maine?
$5.833 a gallon for residential heating oil in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, down 15.1¢ on the week.
Is it cheaper to drive electric in Maine?
At 32.11¢ per kWh (EIA residential average) an EV getting 3.5 miles per kWh spends about $9.17 per 100 miles on home charging, against $14.50 for a 28-mpg car at $4.060 gas.
Plan a trip or fleet budget with Maine prices: trip fuel cost · fleet budget. Source: EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.