Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.26
Average Regular Unleaded — Gainesville, Florida
Current Gas Prices in Gainesville
Regular unleaded in Gainesville, Florida costs approximately $$3.26 per gallon today. Gainesville's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.26
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.77
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$4.07
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.41
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Gainesville Average
$3.26
Regular Unleaded
Florida State Average
$3.01
$0.25 above the Florida average
National Average
$3.99
$0.73 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Gainesville
Price variation within Gainesville is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Gainesville drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Gainesville with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
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The cheapest gas in Gainesville is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Gainesville.
Gainesville's current average of $$3.26 compares to the Florida statewide average of $$3.01. Gainesville is $0.25 above the Florida average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.