Updated May 20, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.26
Average Regular Unleaded — Clearwater, Florida
Current Gas Prices in Clearwater
Drivers in Clearwater, Florida are paying an average of $$3.26 per gallon for regular gasoline as of {month} {year}. Local prices range from $$3.11 at discount stations to $$3.46 at premium locations.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.26
87 octane
▼ Falling
Mid-Grade
$3.68
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.96
91-93 octane
▬ Stable
Diesel
$4.06
N/A
▼ Falling
Price Comparison
Clearwater Average
$3.26
Regular Unleaded
Florida State Average
$3.01
$0.25 above the Florida average
National Average
$4.49
$1.23 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Clearwater
Understanding what drives Clearwater gas prices helps you save every week. The metro area hosts dozens of competing fuel stations — high-volume retailers and warehouse clubs consistently offer the lowest prices, while stations near freeway entrances charge a convenience premium of 5-15 cents per gallon.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Clearwater. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Clearwater 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.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Clearwater with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
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