Nationwide Gas Price Checker

How Much Does It Cost to Fill Up a Car Today?

For a family car with a 50-liter fuel tank, if the local price of 95-octane gasoline is ¥7.80 per liter, filling an empty tank would cost about 50 × 7.80 = ¥390 at the posted price. The China fuel price lookup table shows regional prices for 92-, 95-, and 98-octane gasoline and No. 0 diesel on the same date. Use it to check local reference prices before a trip, compare prices across provinces, or save a snapshot for a historical date.

Prices are shown in Chinese yuan per liter (CNY/L), and dates use the year-month-day format. On desktop, regions appear as table rows; on mobile, each region appears on a separate card. The “Copy” button generates text with Chinese field labels and units, ready to paste into a spreadsheet, trip note, or expense report.

How to Check Current and Historical Fuel Prices

1. Check the latest available data: Leave “Query Date” blank and select “Check Fuel Prices.” The page will request the provider’s latest regional fuel price data for China.
2. Check a specific date: Enter eight digits in yyyyMMdd format. For example, 20260730 means July 30, 2026. Do not add hyphens, slashes, or spaces.
3. Review the results: Confirm the region and date first, then compare 92-, 95-, and 98-octane gasoline with No. 0 diesel. A blank value or “—” means the provider did not return that field. It does not necessarily mean the fuel is unavailable locally.
4. Save the data: Select the copy button in the results area to copy labeled data for every region. For long-term tracking, record both the query time and the requested date.

Historical availability, the earliest supported date, and missing regional values depend on the data provider’s coverage. The page does not fill gaps or estimate prices from adjacent dates.

Understanding the Four Fuel Grades

92, 95, and 98 are common gasoline grades in China and primarily indicate Research Octane Number (RON). A higher number does not mean the fuel is cleaner or better for every vehicle. Follow the owner’s manual, fuel-door label, or manufacturer’s requirements. An engine that requires 95-octane gasoline should not be routinely filled with 92 simply because it costs less. Likewise, a vehicle designed for 92 does not automatically gain more power from 98.

No. 0 diesel is a common diesel grade in China. In colder conditions, other grades with lower freezing points may be required. This page only displays the No. 0 diesel field supplied by the data provider, so it cannot confirm whether locally available diesel is suitable for specific low-temperature conditions. Gasoline and diesel are not interchangeable. Always confirm the fuel type before driving a rental or unfamiliar vehicle.

Estimate Fuel Costs for a Road Trip

Suppose you plan to drive 1,200 km, your vehicle averages 7.5 liters per 100 km, and 92-octane gasoline costs ¥7.80 per liter at your starting point. First calculate expected consumption: 1,200 ÷ 100 × 7.5 = 90 liters. Then multiply by the reference price: 90 × 7.80 = ¥702. This is a useful baseline budget, but it does not account for traffic, idling, detours, air-conditioning, tire pressure, vehicle load, or gas station discounts.

For comparison, if the actual average price along the route is ¥8.10 per liter, the same 90 liters would cost about ¥729—¥27 more than the baseline. For an interprovincial road trip, compare prices at your origin, stops, and destination in the table above. Whether a fuel stop is worth a detour also depends on the extra distance, travel time, and fuel remaining—not just the price difference per liter.

Why Fuel Prices Vary by Region on the Same Day

Fuel prices in China are influenced by the national pricing mechanism, regional retail price ceilings, transportation and operating costs, fuel standards, and local promotions. Reference retail prices may vary among provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities during the same pricing cycle. Stations within the same city may also charge different amounts because of membership rates, spend-and-save offers, platform subsidies, or promotions at independent stations.

This page shows regional data returned by a third-party API at the time of the query. It is not a real-time feed of every gas station’s posted price and may not match the final amount paid. For reimbursements, contracts, freight quotes, or accounting records, rely on actual receipts, invoices, fuel-card statements, or information published by the relevant local authority.

Common Mistakes and How to Verify Results

• Assuming the regional reference price applies to every station: Check the region in the results, then confirm the store price and discount terms through the station’s official channel.
• Ignoring the query date: A historical result and today’s price may fall within different pricing cycles. Always include the date when citing a price.
• Treating a missing value as zero or discontinued: “—” only means the field was unavailable. Exclude it from averages and budget calculations.
• Mixing up fuel grades: Base your estimate on the fuel required by the vehicle. Do not use the price of 92-octane gasoline for a vehicle that requires 95.
• Using only the dashboard’s instantaneous fuel economy: A long-distance budget is more reliable when based on average consumption over time, with extra room for changing road conditions.
• Sharing an outdated screenshot: Fuel prices change. Keep the date with shared results and run a new query before making a current decision.

When to Use the Nationwide Fuel Price Table

Road-trip budgeting: Combine your vehicle’s fuel consumption per 100 km, planned distance, required fuel grade, and the reference unit price to estimate costs quickly, with a buffer for price changes.

Regional price comparisons: Logistics teams, fleet operators, and frequent interprovincial travelers can compare multiple regions on the same date. Actual purchasing costs will also depend on the route, fueling agreements, and station discounts.

Historical research: Editors, researchers, and expense reviewers can query a specific date and record the regional data returned by the API. Use it as a reference or comparison point, not as a complete and gap-free official historical database.

Vehicle ownership estimates: When comparing vehicles with different fuel requirements, use local reference prices for 92- and 95-octane gasoline to estimate the difference in annual fuel costs. Be sure to factor in real-world fuel economy, maintenance, insurance, and annual mileage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does leaving the date blank show real-time gas station prices?
No. It retrieves the provider’s latest available data, which is generally a regional reference price. Prices at individual stations may differ.

Why is the price at my gas station lower?
Membership rates, platform coupons, prepaid promotions, and local offers can reduce the final price. This page does not calculate those discounts, so use its values for comparison and budgeting.

Can I check any historical date?
The page accepts any valid eight-digit date, but the provider determines whether data is available for that day. No result does not mean fuel prices did not exist; it only means the current API did not supply them.

What unit is used for fuel prices?
The table uses Chinese yuan per liter (CNY/L). Copied results include the unit. Convert all values to the same unit and currency before comparing them with per-tonne quotes or data in other currencies.

Can I use these results for reimbursement or legal evidence?
No. They do not replace invoices, transaction records, or documents issued by the relevant authorities. For reimbursements, audits, contracts, or disputes, use verifiable original records.

Data Limitations and Next Steps

Results depend on the third-party provider’s update schedule, historical coverage, regional mapping, and network availability. Data may be delayed, incomplete, or different from prices posted at individual stations. This page does not forecast the next price increase or decrease, offer investment advice, recommend stockpiling fuel, or support gas station operating decisions. If a result looks unusual, check another date and verify it with an authoritative local source or the station you plan to visit.

To get started, leave the date blank to view the latest available results, then confirm your region and the fuel grade required by your vehicle. To review a previous trip, enter the fueling date in yyyyMMdd format and compare the results.