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Pennsylvania Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

per gallon

State Tax

$0.741

per gallon

Federal Tax

$0.244

per gallon

Total Tax

$0.985

per gallon

Pennsylvania Diesel Tax Breakdown

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$2.905/gal
State Tax (PA)$0.741/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

Diesel Prices in Pennsylvania Cities

Find station-level diesel prices in major Pennsylvania cities:

Compare Pennsylvania to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
Pennsylvania (Current)$0.741/gal-
New York$0.442/gal-0.299
New Jersey$0.178/gal-0.563
Delaware$0.220/gal-0.521
Maryland$0.366/gal-0.375
West Virginia$0.355/gal-0.386
Ohio$0.470/gal-0.271

Get Pennsylvania Diesel Prices via API

from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI

client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

# Get Pennsylvania state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="PA")
print(f"Pennsylvania diesel: ${price.price}/gal")

# Get station-level prices in Philadelphia
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
    lat=39.9526,
    lng=-75.1652,
    radius=8047  # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
    print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is diesel cheap in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.741/gal (one of the highest in the US).

What cities in Pennsylvania have the cheapest diesel?

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.

Can I get real-time Pennsylvania diesel prices?

Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Pennsylvania.

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