Nebraska Gas Prices and Why They Are What They Are
Prices as of July 06, 2026, per AAA · Updated July 06, 2026
As of July 06, 2026, regular gasoline in Nebraska averages $3.50/gallon (the 15th-lowest in the U.S.), per AAA — 0.33 below the national average of $3.83. Diesel averages $4.22. State fuel taxes and fees add 32.7¢/gallon on top of the 18.4¢ federal excise.
Where the $3.50 goes
| Component | $/gallon | Share | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude oil (national cost, WTI June 2026) | 2.04 | 58% | EIA |
| Federal + Nebraska fuel taxes (18.4¢ + 32.7¢) | 0.51 | 15% | Tax Foundation |
| Refining, distribution, margins & embedded program costs (residual) | 0.95 | 27% | computed |
Crude oil costs every state's refiners roughly the same, so Nebraska's position comes from the tax line and the residual: refining capacity and logistics, fuel-specification requirements, and any carbon or clean-fuel program costs embedded in the pump price.
State policies that show up at the pump
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Carbon program on motor fuel | No |
| State-specific fuel blend | No |
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Sources: AAA (pump prices, updated daily; the industry-standard 50-state series), Tax Foundation (2026 state fuel taxes), EIA (WTI crude). The residual is computed, not reported. See methodology.