Gas Prices in Albuquerque, NM Today

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

$3.02

Average Regular Unleaded — Albuquerque, New Mexico

Current Gas Prices in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico motorists pay $$3.02 per gallon on average for regular gas today. The city's Southwest market dynamics and the presence of {brandNote} stations influence what local drivers pay at the pump.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.0287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.4989 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.7791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.09N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Albuquerque Average
$3.02
Regular Unleaded
New Mexico State Average
$3.18
$0.16 below the New Mexico average
National Average
$3.99
$0.97 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Albuquerque

Albuquerque's fuel market is shaped by several intersecting forces. Its Southwest supply chain means most supply arrives through regional pipeline networks. During spring switchover to summer fuel blends, prices in Albuquerque typically rise 8-12 cents before stabilizing. The most competitive stations cluster near major retail corridors and highway commercial zones.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.87
Speedway
$2.99
Circle K
$3.00
Sunoco
$3.03
Marathon
$3.04
BP
$3.06
Mobil
$3.07
Exxon
$3.08
Shell
$3.10
Chevron
$3.12

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Rio Rancho$3.08Santa Fe$2.97
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Frequently Asked Questions

Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Albuquerque area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Albuquerque average of $$3.02 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Albuquerque. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Albuquerque 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.

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