Delaware gas prices
Delaware has relatively moderate gas prices for the mid-Atlantic region. The state's gas taxes are lower than its neighbors, especially compared to Pennsylvania and New Jersey. That tax advantage makes Delaware a popular fill-up stop for drivers traveling the I-95 corridor.
The state is small and close to the Philadelphia-area refinery complex, which gives it good access to fuel supply. Delaware doesn't have its own refineries, but proximity to the mid-Atlantic refining hub keeps transportation costs low. Prices across the state are fairly uniform since it's only about 100 miles from top to bottom.
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Why do people from Pennsylvania and New Jersey fill up in Delaware?
Delaware's gas taxes are significantly lower than both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Drivers near the border can save 20 to 30 cents per gallon by crossing into Delaware to fill up. No sales tax in Delaware helps too.
How do Delaware gas prices compare to the national average?
Delaware usually runs close to the national average, sometimes a few cents above. It's cheaper than most Northeast states but more expensive than the South and Gulf Coast region.
Does Delaware have its own refineries?
No, but it doesn't need them. Delaware sits right next to the Philadelphia-area refinery complex, one of the largest on the East Coast. Fuel doesn't have to travel far to reach Delaware stations.