New Jersey · EIA survey Nov 9, 2026
New Jersey gas and diesel prices
Regular gasoline $4.146 and diesel $6.412 a gallon this week, including taxes. New Jersey is in EIA's Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) region; EIA publishes that region's average rather than a separate New Jersey figure.
Price history
New Jersey vs. its region and the U.S.
| Area | Diesel | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $6.412 | $4.146 | $5.027 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $5.920 | $3.847 | $4.766 |
| United States | $6.127 | $3.995 | $5.013 |
Other states in Central Atlantic (PADD 1B)
Home heating fuels in New Jersey
EIA collects residential heating oil and propane prices weekly from October through March (monthly in summer).
New Jersey fuel taxes
| Gasoline | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| State taxes and fees | 49.2¢ | 56.2¢ |
| Federal excise | 18.4¢ | 24.4¢ |
| Total per gallon | 67.6¢ | 80.6¢ |
| Share of this week’s price | 16% | 13% |
| Rank (1 = highest state tax) | 7 of 51 | 6 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 New Jersey
At New Jersey’s average residential rate, home charging costs 53% 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 New Jersey?
$4.146 a gallon for regular in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026, the average for EIA's Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) region, which includes New Jersey.
What is the price of diesel in New Jersey?
$6.412 a gallon in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026 (Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) regional average; EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for New Jersey alone).
Is fuel in New Jersey cheaper than the national average?
Diesel is 28.5¢ above the U.S. average, and regular gasoline 15.1¢ above.
What is the gas tax in New Jersey?
49.2¢ a gallon in state taxes on gasoline and 56.2¢ on diesel (Tax Foundation, July 2026), plus the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 67.6¢ and 80.6¢ in total.
What does propane cost in New Jersey?
$4.133 a gallon for residential propane in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, down 0.7¢ on the week.
What does heating oil cost in New Jersey?
$6.052 a gallon for residential heating oil in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, down 25.3¢ on the week.
Is it cheaper to drive electric in New Jersey?
At 24.61¢ per kWh (EIA residential average) an EV getting 3.5 miles per kWh spends about $7.03 per 100 miles on home charging, against $14.81 for a 28-mpg car at $4.146 gas.
Plan a trip or fleet budget with New Jersey prices: trip fuel cost · fleet budget. Source: EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.