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New Jersey Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

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

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$3.468/gal
State Tax (NJ)$0.178/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

Diesel Prices in New Jersey Cities

Find station-level diesel prices in major New Jersey cities:

Compare New Jersey to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
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 cheap in New Jersey?

New Jersey diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.178/gal (one of the lowest in the US).

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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