Arizona Gas Price Today
Current Arizona gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Arizona Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Arizona
Searching for gas prices near me today in Arizona? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.78/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Arizona
In Arizona and the surrounding West Coast & Pacific region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.45/gal (compared to $4.78/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $4.62 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Arizona Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 5 (West Coast)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 19¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #43 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Arizona Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Arizona
About Arizona Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Arizona
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Lacks in-state petroleum refineries; entirely dependent on inbound pipelines from Southern California and West Texas.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Maricopa County (Phoenix metropolitan area) mandates specialized cleaner-burning gasoline (CBG) blends year-round to combat ozone pollution.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Phoenix fuel markets experience price volatility whenever Southern California or El Paso refinery outages throttle pipeline supply. In addition, Arizona levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 19 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Arizona
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Arizona are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Arizona Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Arizona
What is the price of the gas today in Arizona?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Arizona today is $4.78 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $5.13/gal, premium gasoline is $5.46/gal, and highway diesel is $6.31/gal. Arizona currently ranks #43 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Arizona?
Gas prices in Arizona are falling this week (-7¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Arizona retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Arizona are primarily driven by lacks in-state petroleum refineries; entirely dependent on inbound pipelines from southern california and west texas.
How does Arizona's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Arizona's current average of $4.78/gal is +$0.36 higher than national average. Key drivers include Arizona's state fuel excise tax of 19¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the West Coast (PADD 5) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Arizona?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Arizona, use the statewide benchmark of $4.78/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Arizona?
In Arizona (part of the West Coast & Pacific / PADD 5 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $3.45 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $4.62 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Arizona?
Arizona levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 19¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Arizona pay 37.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.