New Mexico Gas Prices
Weekly average gasoline price for New Mexico — EIA retail survey data.
Current New Mexico Gas Price
New Mexico Average
$3.685/gal
Week ending Monday, September 7, 2026
EIA does not publish a direct weekly series for New Mexico. Showing PADD 3 (Gulf Coast) regional average.
vs last year: +$0.952 (+34.8%)
National average
$4.157
vs national
-$0.472
National rank
#6 of 51
Weekly retail gasoline survey data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (eia.gov). Updated 9/10/2026, 1:03:49 AM ET. Not live pump prices — always check your local station for current prices.
12-Month Price Trend
+$0.911 (+32.8%) over 52 weeksNew Mexico Gas Taxes
State gas tax
19¢/gal
With federal (18.4¢)
37.4¢/gal
vs. state average
-14.7¢
New Mexico drivers pay about 19¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes, below the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. Figures are approximate (as of 2025) and exclude local sales taxes; verify current rates with your state revenue department.
Other States
See the latest weekly average gasoline price for New Mexico, updated from official EIA retail survey data. Compare New Mexico's price to the national average, track a 12-month trend, and see how state fuel taxes factor in.
EIA updates weekly — not live pump prices. Where EIA does not publish a direct New Mexico series, this page shows the best available regional average with a clear note. Always check local stations for current pump prices.
Current New Mexico Gas Price
This page lists the latest weekly average retail price for regular gasoline in New Mexico, along with the survey week ending date and the trend versus last week and last year.
New Mexico Gas Taxes
Drivers in New Mexico pay about 19¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes — roughly 37.4¢ once the 18.4¢ federal tax is included — which is 14.7¢ below the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. (approximate, as of 2025).
New Mexico vs. National Average
Comparing New Mexico's price to the U.S. average shows whether local drivers pay more or less than the nation as a whole. State fuel taxes, regional refining capacity, and supply logistics are the main drivers of that gap.
Why Do Gas Prices Move?
Gasoline prices follow crude oil markets, refinery output, seasonal demand, and state taxes. Geopolitical events, hurricanes affecting Gulf Coast refineries, and OPEC production decisions can move prices sharply within weeks.
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New Mexico Gas Prices — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average gas price in New Mexico?
- The EIA publishes a weekly average retail price for regular gasoline, typically each Monday for the prior week. This page lists the current New Mexico weekly average with its survey date and 12-month trend. It is a survey average, not a live pump price.
- What is the gas tax in New Mexico?
- New Mexico levies about 19¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes, or roughly 37.4¢ per gallon including the 18.4¢ federal tax (approximate, as of 2025). Fuel taxes are one of the largest reasons prices differ between neighboring states.
- Are these live pump prices in New Mexico?
- No. These are EIA weekly survey averages, not real-time prices at individual gas stations. Check local stations for current pump prices.
- Why is gas expensive in New Mexico?
- State fuel taxes, environmental regulations, distance from refineries, and regional supply all affect New Mexico gasoline prices relative to other states.