Connecticut Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$3.890
per gallon
Current Price
$3.890
per gallon
State Tax
$0.495
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.244
per gallon
Total Tax
$0.739
per gallon
Connecticut Diesel Tax Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (before taxes) | $3.151/gal |
| State Tax (CT) | $0.495/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $3.890/gal |
How Connecticut Diesel Prices Are Measured
Diesel prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Connecticut falls within PADD 1 - East Coast, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: Regional (PADD 1 - East Coast)
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Diesel Prices in Connecticut Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major Connecticut cities:
Compare Connecticut to Neighboring States
| State | State Tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (Current) | $0.495/gal | - |
| Massachusetts | $0.240/gal | -0.255 |
| Rhode Island | $0.340/gal | -0.155 |
| New York | $0.442/gal | -0.053 |
Get Connecticut Diesel Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get Connecticut state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="CT")
print(f"Connecticut diesel: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get station-level prices in Bridgeport
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
lat=41.1865,
lng=-73.1952,
radius=8047 # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is diesel cheap in Connecticut?
Connecticut diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.495/gal (one of the highest in the US).
What cities in Connecticut have the cheapest diesel?
Bridgeport typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.
Can I get real-time Connecticut diesel prices?
Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Connecticut.
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