Gas Prices in Tacoma, WA Today

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

$3.88

Average Regular Unleaded — Tacoma, Washington

Current Gas Prices in Tacoma

Gas prices in Tacoma, Washington average $$3.88 per gallon today for regular unleaded — $0.05 below the Washington average the Washington statewide average of $$3.93. Competition among Tacoma's fuel stations creates real savings opportunities.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.8887 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$4.4889 octane▲ Rising
Premium$4.8591-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$5.25N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Tacoma Average
$3.88
Regular Unleaded
Washington State Average
$3.93
$0.05 below the Washington average
National Average
$3.99
$0.11 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Tacoma

Gas prices in Tacoma follow Northwest regional patterns with some local variation. Stations closest to residential neighborhoods tend to match rather than undercut market rates. Your best savings strategy: identify 2-3 consistently affordable stations along your regular commute and check them weekly.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.73
Speedway
$3.85
Circle K
$3.86
Sunoco
$3.89
Marathon
$3.90
BP
$3.92
Mobil
$3.93
Exxon
$3.94
Shell
$3.96
Chevron
$3.98

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Kent$4.01Renton$3.97Seattle$3.77Olympia$3.62Bellevue$3.87Everett$3.98
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Frequently Asked Questions

Tacoma 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.
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.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Tacoma with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
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