Wisconsin Gas Price Today
Current Wisconsin gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Wisconsin Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Wisconsin
Searching for gas prices near me today in Wisconsin? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.21/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin and the surrounding Midwest region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.05/gal (compared to $4.21/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $2.75 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Wisconsin Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 2 (Midwest)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 32.9¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #21 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Wisconsin Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Wisconsin
About Wisconsin Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Superior Refining in northwest Wisconsin, plus pipelines radiating northward from the Chicago-Joliet refining hub.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Southeast Wisconsin (Milwaukee metro) mandates reformulated gasoline to curb Lake Michigan shoreline ozone levels.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
State Minimum Markup Law restricts below-cost loss-leader discounting by major grocery/big-box retailers. In addition, Wisconsin levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 32.9 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Wisconsin
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Wisconsin are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Wisconsin Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Wisconsin
What is the price of the gas today in Wisconsin?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Wisconsin today is $4.21 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.82/gal, premium gasoline is $5.40/gal, and highway diesel is $6.40/gal. Wisconsin currently ranks #21 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Wisconsin?
Gas prices in Wisconsin are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Wisconsin retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Wisconsin are primarily driven by superior refining in northwest wisconsin, plus pipelines radiating northward from the chicago-joliet refining hub.
How does Wisconsin's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Wisconsin's current average of $4.21/gal is -$0.20 lower than national average. Key drivers include Wisconsin's state fuel excise tax of 32.9¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Midwest (PADD 2) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Wisconsin?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Wisconsin, use the statewide benchmark of $4.21/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin (part of the Midwest / PADD 2 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.05 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $2.75 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 32.9¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Wisconsin pay 51.3¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.