Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.03
Average Regular Unleaded — Tucson, Arizona
Current Gas Prices in Tucson
Gas prices in Tucson, Arizona average $$3.03 per gallon today for regular unleaded — $0.16 below the Arizona average the Arizona statewide average of $$3.19. Competition among Tucson's fuel stations creates real savings opportunities.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.03
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.50
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.78
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.10
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Tucson Average
$3.03
Regular Unleaded
Arizona State Average
$3.19
$0.16 below the Arizona average
National Average
$3.99
$0.96 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Tucson
Gas prices in Tucson follow Southwest regional patterns with some local variation. Stations closest to residential neighborhoods tend to match rather than undercut market rates. Your best savings strategy: identify 2-3 consistently affordable stations along your regular commute and check them weekly.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Tucson and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
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