The Real Cost

2026 Ford Maverick

2.0L I4 4WD · 16.5 gal tank · 25 MPG · manufacturer spec

$58–$68

typical fill → full tank · 16.5 gal

At $4.11/gal, this tank gets you about 413 miles.

Source: EIA · Updated November 2, 2026

12-week state trend

+$0.17 over 12 wk

Local context

New York runs at $4.11/gal this week — about 0.9% below the U.S. average of $4.15. At this price the 2026 Ford Maverick's 25 MPG returns roughly 6.1 miles per dollar (40.0 gallons per 1,000 miles).

At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a New York driver spends about $1,975 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $2,759 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $1,717 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $1,042 swing.

By the numbers

Fill cost

$58–$68

typical → full · 413 mi/tank

Per gallon

$4.11

EIA weekly — New York

Monthly · 12k mi/yr

$164.56

40.0 gal

Annual · 12k mi/yr

$1975

480 gal

The math

Why it costs what it costs.

  • Fill cost = 16.5 gal × $4.11/gal = $67.88
  • Miles per tank = 16.5 × 25 = 413
  • Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 25 × $4.11 = $1975

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