Cheapest Gas in New Jersey: Where to Fill Up for Under $2.60/gallon
Updated February 16, 2026
If you've noticed gas prices creeping up in New Jersey, you're not alone. Luckily, you can still find gas under $2.60 a gallon in many parts of the state.
I don't know about you, but I watch the signs at the gas stations along my commute every single day, even if I'm not getting gas. We all know that when one station raises its prices, others will usually do the same.
And since saving every penny that you can these days all adds up, finding the cheapest gas in your neighborhood can feel like a small victory, especially since it was only four years ago that gas was well over $4.30/gallon in New Jersey.
- National Average of Regular Unleaded (Source: AAA, Feb. 16): $2.92
- Average Price in New Jersey: $2.94
- Average Price in Pennsylvania: $3.12
- Average Price in New York: $2.99
- Lowest Average Price in America: $2.29, Oklahoma
Cheapest Gas in NJ as of February 16, 2026
To help you score the best deals without driving all over the state (and wasting gas), according to gasbuddy.com, here's a list of stations reporting the lowest regular unleaded prices as of Monday morning, February 16th. All of these prices have been verified within the past 24 hours.
As is usually the case, gas prices vary widely across the Garden State. Some spots in North Jersey are below $2.60/gallon, while parts of South Jersey, especially near Atlantic City and Cape May, have returned to $2.99/gallon.
Cheapest Gas in New Jersey: $2.579 - AB Trading, Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne
$2.599 - Conoco, Route 70 in Lakehurst
$2.599 - Fuel4, Route 70 in Lakehurst
$2.599 - Multiple Costco locations across New Jersey
$2.599 - Exxon, Route 130 in Willingboro
$2.599 - BJ's, Kings Highway in Maple Shade
$2.599 - Gas & Diesel, Route 10 in Hanover
If you see a gas price lower than these, let us know. Your tip could help other NJ drivers save a few cents!
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Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com
