Gas Prices in New Mexico Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.18

Average regular unleaded — New Mexico

Today's New Mexico Gas Prices

Drivers in New Mexico are paying $$3.18 per gallon for regular unleaded today — below ($0.81) the US national average of ${natAvg}. New Mexico's Southwest location and access to {supplyNote} help define local fuel costs.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.1887 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.6889 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.9791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.30N/A▲ Rising

Gas Prices Across New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque$3.02Las Cruces$2.92Rio Rancho$3.08Santa Fe$2.97

About New Mexico Fuel Markets

New Mexico charges 17 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The Southwest state relies on regional fuel infrastructure for supply.

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

In New Mexico, as in most US states, Monday and Tuesday tend to show the lowest weekly prices. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon typically captures the weekly low.
New Mexico charges 17 cents per gallon in state fuel taxes. The national average is around 30 cents per gallon. New Mexico's tax places it among the lowest-tax states nationally for fuel taxation.
New Mexico gas stations offer regular (87 octane) at $$3.18, mid-grade (89 octane) at approximately $$3.68, premium (91-93 octane) at $$3.97, and diesel at $$4.30 per gallon. Most stations also offer E85 ethanol blend where flex-fuel vehicles are common.
Many states require reformulated gasoline (RFG) or special summer blends to meet EPA air quality standards during warmer months. These blends reduce evaporative emissions but cost 5-15 cents more per gallon to produce.
Costco consistently offers the cheapest gas in any New Mexico market where it operates — typically 15-20 cents below local street prices. Circle K, Speedway, and QuikTrip (where available) also routinely undercut the market average. Premium brands like Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.

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