Gas prices in Albany, Schenectady & Troy, NY
Gas prices in Albany, Schenectady & Troy, NYDaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area in New York.
Albany runs $0.02 a gallon above the New York average of $4.31. It is the 4 cheapest of 16 New York metros AAA tracks.
Nearest New York metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Albany in New York, so you can see whether paying $4.34 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Albany |
|---|---|---|
| Elmira, NY | $4.24 | −$0.10 |
| Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk), NY | $4.29 | −$0.05 |
| Syracuse, NY | $4.33 | −$0.01 |
| Albany, Schenectady & Troy, NY | $4.34 | — |
| Kingston, NY | $4.34 | +$0.00 |
| Batavia, NY | $4.35 | +$0.01 |
| Buffalo & Niagara Falls, NY | $4.36 | +$0.02 |
| Rochester, NY | $4.38 | +$0.04 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Albany right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.34 per gallon across Albany, Schenectady & Troy, NY today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.89, premium $5.35 and diesel $6.37.
Is gas cheaper in Albany than the rest of New York?
No — Albany runs $0.02 a gallon above the New York average of $4.31.
Where does Albany rank in New York?
Albany is the 4th cheapest of 16 New York metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Albany higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 40.6% higher than this time last year ($3.08/gal then, $4.34 now).