Gas prices in District of Columbia today
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a gallon more for premium than regular in District of Columbia. How that compares with every other state, and whether your car needs it.
District of Columbia gas prices by metro area
AAA reports separate daily averages for 2 District of Columbia metros — $0.10 a gallon between the cheapest and the dearest.
AAA metro averages · 2026-09-09
What a tank costs in District of Columbia, and how much of it is tax
- Compact — 12 gal$50.56
- Sedan / crossover — 15 gal$63.20
- SUV — 20 gal$84.26
- Full-size pickup — 26 gal$109.54
Tax is 12% of the pump price in District of Columbia. Pre-tax figure is an estimate — state rates as of 2026-01-01.
District of Columbia compared with neighbouring states
Where the line is worth crossing, and where it is not — each comparison shows how much of the gap is tax rather than the fuel itself.
- Indiana$3.49
- Mississippi$3.77
- Texas$3.77
- Louisiana$3.81
- South Carolina$3.82
- Kansas$3.82
- Oklahoma$3.83
- Tennessee$3.83
- Kentucky$3.84
- Alabama$3.84
- Arkansas$3.85
- Missouri$3.88
- North Carolina$3.90
- Georgia$3.91
- West Virginia$3.97
- Wisconsin$3.97
- Nebraska$4.00
- Virginia$4.03
- North Dakota$4.04
- Iowa$4.06
- Ohio$4.07
- Florida$4.08
- Maryland$4.09
- South Dakota$4.10
- Minnesota$4.15
- New Hampshire$4.19
- District of Columbia$4.21
- New Mexico$4.22
- Michigan$4.23
- Maine$4.24
- Delaware$4.24
- Massachusetts$4.24
- Rhode Island$4.28
- Colorado$4.31
- Vermont$4.31
- New Jersey$4.32
- New York$4.33
- Connecticut$4.36
- Pennsylvania$4.37
- Montana$4.41
- Wyoming$4.41
- Illinois$4.42
- Arizona$4.56
- Utah$4.64
- Idaho$4.72
- Nevada$4.99
- Alaska$5.03
- Oregon$5.06
- Hawaii$5.40
- Washington$5.53
- California$5.88
The answer, in full — and where it comes from
As of 9 September 2026, regular gasoline in District of Columbia averages $4.21/gal, the state average. Source: Daily fuel gauge report, AAA (a third-party aggregator, published daily). Retrieved by FuelWide on 9 September 2026.
Midgrade gasoline in District of Columbia averages $4.88/gal. Premium gasoline in District of Columbia averages $5.25/gal. Diesel in District of Columbia averages $5.98/gal.
- Price:
- $4.21/gal
- Fuel:
- Regular gasoline
- Price basis:
- State average
- Applies to:
- District of Columbia (state level)
- Measured:
- 2026-09-09
- Retrieved:
- 2026-09-09
- Source:
- AAA — a third-party aggregator
Daily fuel gauge report · State and metro averages: AAA · How we measure this
Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in District of Columbia right now?
Regular gasoline in District of Columbia averages $4.21 per gallon today (AAA daily state average). Midgrade is $4.88, premium $5.25 and diesel $5.98.
Is gas in District of Columbia expensive compared to other states?
District of Columbia ranks 27 of 51 states from cheapest to most expensive for regular gas this week.
Is gas in District of Columbia above or below the US average?
Regular in District of Columbia is 0.9% below the unweighted mean of AAA's 51 state averages ($4.25/gal), measured on 2026-09-09. The EIA publishes a separate, volume-weighted national average weekly; the two are different measurements and will not match.
How much tax is on a gallon of gas in District of Columbia?
$0.52 a gallon — $0.18 federal plus $0.34 in District of Columbia state taxes and fees, the 19 highest of 51 states. That is about 12% of the pump price. Rates as of 2026-01-01.
How much does it cost to fill up in District of Columbia?
At today's average of $4.21 a gallon, a 15-gallon sedan tank costs $63.20 to fill from empty, and a 26-gallon full-size pickup $109.54.
Why this price is what it is
- Premium vs. Regular Gas: Is Premium Actually Worth It?Premium costs more per gallon — but does it help your car? Here's when premium is worth it, when it's wasted money, and what octane really does.
- Fuel Taxes Explained: What You Really Pay Per GallonA big slice of every gallon is tax — but how much, and where does it go? A clear guide to federal, state and European fuel taxes.
- The Best Day and Time to Buy Gas (Backed by Price Data)Studies of billions of transactions point to early in the week as the cheapest time to fill up. Here's the best day, the best time of day, and why it works.