Dover, DE
6 stations
LiveUpdated Jun 19Gas prices near 19901
Dover, DE · DE average $3.89/gal
Stations near you
Gas Price Check
Dover, DE · 19901
- Cheapest
- $3.63/gal
- Area avg
- $3.89/gal
You save26¢/gal
Keep exploring
Finding cheap gas in Dover (19901)
Dover is Delaware's capital and its second-largest city, strung along US Route 13 where the multi-lane DuPont Highway forms a long commercial corridor and Dover Air Force Base anchors the southeast edge of town. That mix of government, military, and highway traffic keeps fuel demand steady.
The DuPont Highway is lined with stations, restaurants, and shopping, and the volume of traffic along US 13 keeps a good number of pumps competing. Delaware's low fuel tax and lack of a sales tax already help, so the stations here often post numbers well below neighboring states.
That price advantage is real enough that drivers from Maryland and beyond sometimes fill up while passing through. For locals, comparing the live prices along the DuPont Highway is the easy way to land the cheapest stop on the strip.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 19901
- 1. Sam's Club at 1572 N Dupont Hwy offers regular at $3.63/gal (2.9 mi away).
- 2. US Gas at 461 N Dupont Hwy offers regular at $3.67/gal (2.1 mi away).
- 3. Speedway at 31 N DuPont Hwy offers regular at $3.69/gal (1.4 mi away).
- 4. US Gas at 505 S Bay Rd offers regular at $3.73/gal (0.8 mi away).
- 5. Carroll Fuel at 5485 S Dupont Hwy offers regular at $3.77/gal (6.9 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
Nearby ZIP codes in Dover, DE
How to save more on gas in Dover
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.
Related guides
Deep-dives on US gas-price topics relevant to this area.
Brand
Wawa gas prices
Wawa is privately held by the Wood family based out of Delaware.
Research
Why gas prices vary by station
The microeconomics of why same-brand stations across the street price 30 cents apart.
Research
Why gas prices rise faster than they fall
Asymmetric pass-through in US retail gasoline (rockets and feathers).
Directory
US gas station brands directory
Reference for 39 major US gas station chains.
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.