Jenkintown gas and diesel watch: regular eases a bit, diesel stays high
Regular gas has edged lower in the latest AAA check, but Jenkintown-area fill-ups are still pricey and diesel remains a costly line item.
Regular gas has edged lower in the latest AAA check around Jenkintown, but fill-ups are still expensive enough to matter for commuters and anyone driving for work. Diesel remains high, which keeps pressure on contractors, delivery drivers, service fleets, and small businesses.
AAA’s May 12, 2026 read shows Pennsylvania at $4.663 for regular and $5.963 for diesel. The Philadelphia metro average is a little lower on regular at $4.627 and nearly flat on diesel at $5.868. Nationally, AAA lists regular at $4.504 and diesel at $5.644, so the local market is still running above the U.S. average.
For a local read, iExit’s Jenkintown station listings show regular unleaded averaging $4.59 within 5 miles, with a low of $4.39 and a high of $4.99 across 53 stations. A nearby Abington fuel guide puts diesel at an average of $5.82 within 5 miles, with prices ranging from $5.47 to $6.29 across 92 stations.
Compared with a year ago, Pennsylvania regular is still up from $3.283 and diesel from $3.943. That means the day-to-day budget picture has not changed much: regular drivers may see only a small break, while diesel is still a meaningful cost for work trucks, local deliveries, household errands, and weekend travel.
If you are topping off in Jenkintown, compare pumps before you buy and watch for neighborhood-by-neighborhood differences. What are the highest and lowest local pump prices you are seeing right now?
