Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.61
Premium Gasoline (91-93 octane) per gallon
About Premium Gasoline in Dayton
Premium gasoline in Dayton, Ohio is $$3.61 per gallon this {month}. Luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes, and Audi routinely require 91+ octane. Performance vehicles from Ford and Chevrolet may also require or recommend premium.
TOP TIER certification means the fuel exceeds EPA minimum detergency standards. Studies suggest TOP TIER fuels meaningfully reduce engine deposits vs. minimum-standard fuels. Most major brands (Shell, Chevron, BP, Costco) are TOP TIER certified.
Mixing grades is generally fine in practice — your engine's knock sensors will adjust timing accordingly. If your vehicle requires premium and you add some regular, no immediate damage occurs. Consistently running below the required octane in a performance engine is not recommended long-term.
{octaneInfo} Octane rating measures a fuel's resistance to premature ignition (knock). Standard regular is 87, mid-grade is 89-90, and premium is 91-93 in the United States.
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