Wilmington, DE
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LiveUpdated Jun 9Gas prices near 19806
Wilmington, DE · DE average $3.99/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Wilmington (19806)
Just northwest of downtown, 19806 covers Trolley Square and the Highlands, walkable residential neighborhoods of older rowhomes and apartments where Delaware Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue carry traffic toward the city center and Brandywine Park sits nearby.
This is more of a neighborhood district than a fuel corridor, so the stations here serve everyday local driving rather than highway flow. Delaware's low gas tax and lack of a sales tax keep the baseline friendly, and the stops along the avenues price for residents rather than passing traffic.
Because the downtown stations and the larger stops toward the highways are a short drive away, it pays to compare before settling. A quick look at the live prices along the Pennsylvania and Delaware Avenue corridors usually points to the best deal close to home. Even so, the whole city benefits from Delaware's tax advantage, so a fill-up in this neighborhood still beats crossing into Pennsylvania to the north.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 19806
- 1. Shell at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave offers regular at $4.04/gal (0.5 mi away).
- 2. Shell at 1022 Delaware Ave offers regular at $4.04/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 3. Sunoco at 1701 Pennsylvania Ave offers regular at $4.05/gal (0.3 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Wilmington
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Delaware
Delaware's small size and density along Interstate 95 mean strong retail competition keeps gas prices below most of the Mid-Atlantic. The state gas tax is roughly 23 cents per gallon, lower than Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Wawa and Royal Farms are the dominant value-pricing convenience chains, with new locations opening regularly along I-95 and the coastal Route 1 corridor. Costco in Christiana and BJ's Wholesale in Wilmington draw membership-card customers from neighboring states. Delaware Memorial Bridge traffic from New Jersey often fills up in Delaware specifically to capture the lower tax rate.