Why is gas cheaper in Nebraska?
Nebraska's gasoline averages $3.06 a gallon, $0.32 below the U.S. average of $3.38. About 33 cents per gallon comes from state taxes. The rest is crude oil, which is roughly half the pump price nationwide, plus the cost of refining and delivering fuel to Nebraska stations.
What you're paying for
Nebraska pays about $0.32 less per gallon than the U.S. average, helped by ample regional fuel supply.
Nebraska has a nonpartisan, unicameral legislature. The governor's office is held by Republicans as of 2026.
Against its neighbors
Amber line marks the U.S. average of $3.38.
Price over time
Nebraska U.S. average
Nebraska, explained
Why does gas cost about $3.06 a gallon in Nebraska?−
Using the U.S. Energy Information Administration's national price breakdown, Nebraska's pump price is roughly $1.74 for crude oil, $0.48 for refining, $0.33 for distribution and marketing, the 18.4-cent federal excise tax, and about 33 cents in state taxes. That puts it $0.32 below the national average of $3.38.
How much of Nebraska's gas price is taxes?+
Nebraska charges about 33 cents per gallon in state gasoline taxes, on top of the 18.4-cent federal tax. Combined, taxes make up roughly 17% of the $3.06 pump price.
Does Nebraska have a carbon program or special gasoline blend?+
No. Unlike California and Washington, Nebraska does not put a carbon price on motor fuel or require a state-specific gasoline blend, so neither adds to its pump price.