New York Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$3.890
per gallon
Current Price
$3.890
per gallon
State Tax
$0.442
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.244
per gallon
Total Tax
$0.686
per gallon
New York Diesel Tax Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (before taxes) | $3.204/gal |
| State Tax (NY) | $0.442/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $3.890/gal |
How New York 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 York falls within PADD 1 - East Coast, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: State-level
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Why do AAA and EIA prices differ for New York?
New York is one of only 9 states where the EIA publishes state-specific diesel data (the others are California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington). Even so, AAA and EIA prices can differ by $0.05–$0.30 due to different survey methodologies, sample sizes, and reporting timeframes. AAA captures daily pump prices from a larger station sample, while EIA uses a smaller, volume-weighted weekly survey. Our API provides both sources so you can choose the methodology that best fits your use case.
Diesel Prices in New York Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major New York cities:
Compare New York to Neighboring States
| State | State Tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York (Current) | $0.442/gal | - |
| Vermont | $0.300/gal | -0.142 |
| Massachusetts | $0.240/gal | -0.202 |
| Connecticut | $0.495/gal | +0.053 |
| New Jersey | $0.178/gal | -0.264 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.741/gal | +0.299 |
Get New York Diesel Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get New York state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="NY")
print(f"New York diesel: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get station-level prices in New York City
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
lat=40.7128,
lng=-74.006,
radius=8047 # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is diesel cheap in New York?
New York diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.442/gal (one of the highest in the US).
What cities in New York have the cheapest diesel?
New York City, Buffalo, Rochester typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.
Can I get real-time New York diesel prices?
Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including New York.
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