Gas prices in Reading
Gas prices in ReadingDaily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Reading area of Pennsylvania.
Regular
$4.51
per gallon · €1.02/L
Midgrade
$4.90
per gallon · €1.11/L
Premium
$5.29
per gallon · €1.20/L
Diesel
$6.22
per gallon · €1.41/L
up vs last week 3.9% vs last week ($4.34) up vs a year ago 37.0% vs a year ago ($3.29)
Nearest Pennsylvania metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Reading in Pennsylvania, so you can see whether paying $4.51 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $4.49 | −$0.01 |
| Lancaster | $4.50 | −$0.01 |
| Gettysburg | $4.51 | −$0.00 |
| Mercer County | $4.51 | −$0.00 |
| Reading | $4.51 | — |
| Philadelphia (PA only) | $4.51 | +$0.01 |
| Johnstown | $4.53 | +$0.03 |
| Pittsburgh | $4.54 | +$0.03 |
| Erie | $4.56 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Reading right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.51 per gallon across Reading today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $4.90, premium $5.29 and diesel $6.22.
Is gas cheaper in Reading than the rest of Pennsylvania?
A Pennsylvania state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Reading rank in Pennsylvania?
Reading is the 15th cheapest of 19 Pennsylvania metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Reading higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 37.0% higher than this time last year ($3.29/gal then, $4.51 now).