New Jersey Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$5.447
per gallon
Last updated: 7/29/2026
Cached data
Current Price
$5.447
per gallon
State Tax
$0.178
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.244
per gallon
Total Tax
$0.422
per gallon
New Jersey Diesel Tax Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (before taxes) | $5.025/gal |
| State Tax (NJ) | $0.178/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $5.447/gal |
How New Jersey 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. New Jersey 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 New Jersey Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major New Jersey cities:
Compare New Jersey to Neighboring States
| State | State Tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (Current) | $0.178/gal | - |
| New York | $0.442/gal | +0.264 |
| Delaware | $0.220/gal | +0.042 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.741/gal | +0.563 |
Get New Jersey Diesel Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get New Jersey state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="NJ")
print(f"New Jersey diesel: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get station-level prices in Newark
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
lat=40.7357,
lng=-74.1724,
radius=8047 # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is diesel expensive in New Jersey?
New Jersey diesel is $5.447/gal due to a state tax of $0.178/gal (one of the lowest in the US) and stricter fuel regulations.
What cities in New Jersey have the cheapest diesel?
Newark, Jersey City typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.
Can I get real-time New Jersey diesel prices?
Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including New Jersey.
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