The Real Cost

2026 Toyota Tacoma

2.4L I4 4WD · 18.5 gal tank · 21 MPG · manufacturer spec

$65–$76

typical fill → full tank · 18.5 gal

At $4.11/gal, this tank gets you about 389 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 Toyota Tacoma's 21 MPG returns roughly 5.1 miles per dollar (47.6 gallons per 1,000 miles).

At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a New York driver spends about $2,351 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $3,285 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $2,045 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $1,240 swing.

By the numbers

Fill cost

$65–$76

typical → full · 389 mi/tank

Per gallon

$4.11

EIA weekly — New York

Monthly · 12k mi/yr

$195.90

47.6 gal

Annual · 12k mi/yr

$2351

571 gal

The math

Why it costs what it costs.

  • Fill cost = 18.5 gal × $4.11/gal = $76.11
  • Miles per tank = 18.5 × 21 = 389
  • Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 21 × $4.11 = $2351

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