New York Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$5.606
per gallon
Last updated: 7/29/2026
Cached data
Current Price
$5.606
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) | $4.920/gal |
| State Tax (NY) | $0.442/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $5.606/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 expensive in New York?
New York diesel is $5.606/gal due to a state tax of $0.442/gal (one of the highest in the US) and stricter fuel regulations.
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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