Diesel Prices in New Jersey Today
Average diesel price in New Jersey: $6.465 per gallon on September 22, 2026. U.S. average $6.529. Updated daily.
What is the price of diesel in New Jersey today?
Diesel in New Jersey averages $6.465 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.064 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. New Jersey ranks #32 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.03 per mile on fuel in New Jersey.
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Fuel cost per mile in New Jersey
Estimated diesel cost at today's New Jersey price of $6.465 a gallon, using fuel economy calibrated to FHWA and NACFE data.
| Truck | Fuel per mile | Fuel per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van38,000 lbs, ~6.3 mpg | $1.03 | $1,028 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.07 | $1,071 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.07 | $1,069 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.73 | $726 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.71 | $709 |
Your numbers depend on load weight, speed, terrain and idling. Enter them in the truck fuel cost calculator for an exact estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of diesel in New Jersey today?
Diesel in New Jersey averages $6.465 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.064 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. New Jersey ranks #32 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.03 per mile on fuel in New Jersey.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in New Jersey?
At $6.46 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $970 and 200 gallons about $1,293 in New Jersey today.
Is diesel cheaper in New Jersey than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is Delaware at $6.427 a gallon. New Jersey is $6.465.
How often are New Jersey diesel prices updated?
Every day. This page refreshes each morning from daily state averages, with the EIA weekly survey as a backup.
| Delaware | $6.427 |
| Maryland | $6.494 |
| New York | $6.504 |
| District of Columbia | $6.506 |
| Pennsylvania | $6.610 |
Source: AAA daily state average, September 22, 2026. All 50 states
Running freight through New Jersey?
Texas Solutions dispatches semis for 5%, hotshots for 8% and box trucks for 10% of weekly gross. We plan lanes to cut empty miles and fuel.