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Gas prices in Princeton
Reported prices at 15 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near Princeton
Sunoco, 56 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Princeton Junction: $3.96 for regular, 16¢ under the 15-station average of $4.12. This regular price was reported 1 day ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$3.96Sunoco, 56 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Princeton Junction
- Average regular$4.1215 stations · Central Atlantic region weekly average $4.25
- Highest regular$4.60Shell, 171 Bayard Ln, Princeton
- Cheapest diesel$6.12Valero, 4000 US-1, Monmouth Junction
- Cheapest premium$4.80Shell, 1251 State Rd Route 518, Princeton
- Cheapest midgrade$4.50Exxon, 4150 US-1 N, Monmouth Junction
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $9.60 (64¢ a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 29¢ below the Central Atlantic region weekly average of $4.25; the local station average is 13¢ lower.
- 1Sunoco56 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Princeton Junction · 3.9 mi$3.96regular · 1 day ago
- 2Costco Gas Station4100 Quakerbridge Rd #1199b, Lawrence Township · 5.3 mi$3.98regular · 2 days ago
- 3Exxon4150 US-1 N, Monmouth Junction · 5.4 mi$4.00regular · 2 days ago
- 4Shell74 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Princeton Junction · 4.0 mi$4.00regular · 3 days ago
- 5Shell1251 State Rd Route 518, Princeton · 3.2 mi$4.00regular · 3 days ago
- 6Valero4217 US-1, Monmouth Junction · 4.8 mi$4.00regular · 3 days ago
- 7Valero401 Princeton Hightstown Rd, West Windsor Township · 6.4 mi$4.02regular · 3 days ago
- 8Valero4000 US-1, Monmouth Junction · 6.7 mi$4.04regular · 3 days ago
- 9Sunoco3710 US-1, Princeton · 2.4 mi$4.04regular · 3 days ago
- 10LUKOIL3513 US-1, Princeton · 3.3 mi$4.10regular · 3 days ago
- 11bp3612 NJ-27, Kendall Park · 6.4 mi$4.10regular · 3 days ago
- 12Wawa3449 Brunswick Pike, Princeton · 3.4 mi$4.18regular · 3 days ago
- 13Gas Station870 US-206, Princeton · 2.3 mi$4.18regular · 3 days ago
- 14Shell2961 Brunswick Ave, Lawrenceville · 6.1 mi$4.60regular · 3 days ago
- 15Shell171 Bayard Ln, Princeton · 0.2 mi$4.60regular · 3 days ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in Princeton
- Valero4000 US-1, Monmouth Junction · 6.7 mi$6.12
- Exxon4150 US-1 N, Monmouth Junction · 5.4 mi$6.26
- Valero4217 US-1, Monmouth Junction · 4.8 mi$6.26
- Shell74 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Princeton Junction · 4.0 mi$6.50
- LUKOIL3513 US-1, Princeton · 3.3 mi$6.50
Average diesel: $6.42 at 8 stations.
Cheapest premium in Princeton
- Shell1251 State Rd Route 518, Princeton · 3.2 mi$4.80
- Costco Gas Station4100 Quakerbridge Rd #1199b, Lawrence Township · 5.3 mi$4.82
- Wawa3449 Brunswick Pike, Princeton · 3.4 mi$4.88
- bp3612 NJ-27, Kendall Park · 6.4 mi$5.10
- Valero4000 US-1, Monmouth Junction · 6.7 mi$5.12
Average premium: $5.23 at 9 stations.
Cheapest midgrade in Princeton
- Exxon4150 US-1 N, Monmouth Junction · 5.4 mi$4.50
- Wawa3449 Brunswick Pike, Princeton · 3.4 mi$4.64
- bp3612 NJ-27, Kendall Park · 6.4 mi$4.70
- Valero4000 US-1, Monmouth Junction · 6.7 mi$4.92
- Shell171 Bayard Ln, Princeton · 0.2 mi$4.99
Average midgrade: $4.97 at 9 stations.
Gas prices by brand in Princeton
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | 1 | $3.98 | $3.98 4100 Quakerbridge Rd #1199b, Lawrence Township |
| Sunoco | 2 | $4.00 | $3.96 56 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Princeton Junction |
| Exxon | 1 | $4.00 | $4.00 4150 US-1 N, Monmouth Junction |
| Valero | 3 | $4.02 | $4.00 4217 US-1, Monmouth Junction |
| Lukoil | 1 | $4.10 | $4.10 3513 US-1, Princeton |
| bp | 1 | $4.10 | $4.10 3612 NJ-27, Kendall Park |
| Wawa | 1 | $4.18 | $4.18 3449 Brunswick Pike, Princeton |
| Shell | 4 | $4.30 | $4.00 74 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Princeton Junction |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of Princeton. Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out. Confirm at the pump.
Average regular gas · Central Atlantic region
$4.25/gal
Week of October 26, 2026 · down 6¢ from the week before, down 19¢ across 6 weekly observations
- U.S. average$4.272¢ more than Central Atlantic region
- $4.44Sep 21
- $4.41Sep 28
- $4.36Oct 5
- $4.35Oct 12
- $4.31Oct 19
- $4.25Oct 26
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly retail gasoline prices (regular, all formulations, including taxes). Averages for the area, not a price at any one station.
Save on gas in Princeton
- Check the posted pump price and any payment or membership conditions before filling up.
- Compare available station prices along your route; the regional average is not a quote for a particular station.
- If a station advertises a discount, check its eligibility and payment terms.
- Planning a drive? See getting around Princeton and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near Princeton?
Sunoco at 56 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Princeton Junction had regular for $3.96 a gallon, reported 1 day ago: the lowest of 15 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were Costco Gas Station ($3.98) and Exxon ($4.00).
What is the average gas price in Princeton?
Regular averages $4.12 a gallon across 15 stations, from $3.96 to $4.60. Midgrade averages $4.97. Premium averages $5.23. Diesel averages $6.42. The Central Atlantic region weekly average for regular is $4.25.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Princeton?
Valero at 4000 US-1, Monmouth Junction, at $6.12 a gallon (updated 3 days ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in Princeton?
Costco, averaging $3.98 for regular at 1 station, compared with $4.30 at Shell.
How often are Princeton gas prices updated?
Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out.
What is the weekly EIA gas-price comparison for Princeton?
For the week of October 26, 2026, regular gasoline averaged $4.25 a gallon in the EIA Central Atlantic region survey area, compared with $4.27 nationally. This is a regional comparison, not a separate average for Princeton or a live station price.
Where does the weekly average come from?
From the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s weekly survey of retail gasoline prices, published every Monday. This page uses the Central Atlantic region as a regional comparison. It is not a separate average for Princeton.
Why is the price at my Princeton station different?
Stations set their own prices, and this is an average across many stations for the whole area. Brand, location, cash or card and membership discounts all change the price at the pump.
When do these numbers update?
EIA publishes new averages each Monday afternoon (Tuesday after a Monday holiday). This page checks for the new week twice a day.