Gas prices by state

Pennsylvania Gas Prices

Estimated current fuel and electricity prices for Pennsylvania, plus monthly and annual driving cost estimates for a typical commuter.

Average pricesvs US avg $3.29/gal · +$0.21

Updated for 2026
US avg fuel prices
EV rates vary by state
Transparent assumptions

Regular

$3.50

per gallon

Premium

$4.20

per gallon

Diesel

$3.90

per gallon

Electricity

$0.17

per kWh

Estimated driving cost in Pennsylvania

Monthly (1,000 mi · 27 MPG)

$130

Annual (12,000 mi)

$1556

EV monthly (1,000 mi · 3.5 mi/kWh)

$49

Key takeaway

At Pennsylvania prices, switching from gas to EV saves roughly $81/month on a typical 1,000-mile driving month — about $973/year.

Switch to gas, premium or EV in the fuel cost calculator or estimate a full drive with the trip cost calculator.

How Pennsylvania compares

Regular gas, $/gal — this state vs cheapest and priciest in the US.

Mississippi· cheapest$2.80

Arkansas· cheapest$2.85

Texas· cheapest$2.85

Pennsylvania (this state)$3.50

US average$3.29

California· most expensive$4.65

Hawaii· most expensive$4.55

Washington· most expensive$4.20

Monthly fuel cost vs US avg: +$8

Cheapest states for gas

Most expensive states

Nearby states

Maryland$3.30 Delaware$3.10 Washington, D.C.$3.55 New Jersey$3.20 New York$3.45 Virginia$3.15

Commuting in Pennsylvania

Estimate commute fuel cost for a typical driver in these cities.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Harrisburg Scranton

Popular Pennsylvania road trips

New York → Philadelphia95 mi New York → Scranton116 mi New York → Harrisburg182 mi Boston → Scranton290 mi Boston → Philadelphia305 mi New York → Pittsburgh371 mi Boston → Harrisburg395 mi Boston → Pittsburgh568 mi

Best road trips in Pennsylvania → · All Pennsylvania routes →

Curated picks

Popular Drives From Pennsylvania

Short-distance Pennsylvania routes at the state's $3.50/gal average.

All routes

Pittsburgh, PA → Washington, DC

223 mi · 3.6 h · ~$28 gas

Harrisburg, PA → Baltimore, MD

82 mi · 1.3 h · ~$10 gas

Harrisburg, PA → Pittsburgh, PA

194 mi · 3.1 h · ~$24 gas

Pittsburgh, PA → Detroit, MI

242 mi · 3.9 h · ~$30 gas

Pittsburgh, PA → Baltimore, MD

231 mi · 3.7 h · ~$29 gas

Pittsburgh, PA → Indianapolis, IN

389 mi · 6.3 h · ~$49 gas

How we estimate Pennsylvania prices

Per-gallon prices: State-level estimates for regular, premium and diesel calibrated to recent averages.
Electricity rate: Residential per-kWh rate used for EV charging cost comparisons.
Monthly cost formula: (monthly miles ÷ MPG) × $/gal — defaults assume ~1,000 miles/month.
Local variation: City prices can swing ±$0.30/gal from state averages; taxes and refinery proximity dominate.

Sources & assumptions

EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.

We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.

FAQ

Why are Pennsylvania gas prices lower than the national average?

Prices reflect local fuel taxes, refining capacity, and transport costs. Pennsylvania currently averages about $3.50 per gallon of regular.

How much does it cost to drive 1,000 miles in Pennsylvania?

At $3.50/gal and 27 MPG, 1,000 miles costs about $130 in fuel. Use the trip calculator for exact estimates.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV in Pennsylvania?

At $0.17/kWh and 3.5 mi/kWh, 1,000 miles costs roughly $49 — typically cheaper versus gas.

How often are these prices updated?

These are rolling estimates for editorial use. Verify current prices at a local station or via AAA before fueling up.