Gas Prices in Salem, OR Today

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

$3.55

Average Regular Unleaded — Salem, Oregon

Current Gas Prices in Salem

At $$3.55 per gallon, Salem's current gas prices are $0.32 below the Oregon average both the Oregon average and the national benchmark. Savvy Salem drivers know where to find the best prices in town.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.5587 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$4.1089 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.4391-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.81N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Salem Average
$3.55
Regular Unleaded
Oregon State Average
$3.87
$0.32 below the Oregon average
National Average
$3.99
$0.44 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Salem

For Salem commuters filling up weekly, choosing the right station matters. Annual fuel spending for a 15-gallon weekly fill-up at ${price}/gallon totals roughly ${annualCost}. Cutting 10 cents per gallon through strategic choices saves about $78 annually — real money with zero sacrifice.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

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

Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Salem 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 Salem average of $$3.55 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 Salem. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Salem 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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