Gas Prices in Las Cruces, NM Today

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

$2.92

Average Regular Unleaded — Las Cruces, New Mexico

Current Gas Prices in Las Cruces

The going rate for a gallon of regular unleaded in Las Cruces, New Mexico is $$2.92 today. Local price variation gives shoppers a meaningful advantage when they take a few minutes to compare nearby stations.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.9287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3889 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6591-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.95N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Las Cruces Average
$2.92
Regular Unleaded
New Mexico State Average
$3.18
$0.26 below the New Mexico average
National Average
$3.99
$1.07 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Las Cruces

The best time to buy gas in Las Cruces follows the national pattern: Tuesday and Wednesday consistently show the lowest weekly prices, while Thursday through Sunday prices climb with weekend demand. Monthly, prices often dip mid-month. Following these patterns in Las Cruces can save 5-15 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.77
Speedway
$2.89
Circle K
$2.90
Sunoco
$2.93
Marathon
$2.94
BP
$2.96
Mobil
$2.97
Exxon
$2.98
Shell
$3.00
Chevron
$3.02

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

El Paso$2.77
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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The cheapest gas in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces.

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