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Phoenix, AZ · AZ average $3.99/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Phoenix (85086)
Way up at the northern edge of the city, 85086 covers Anthem and New River, communities strung along I-17 where the metro finally gives way to open desert. The interstate is the lifeline here, and for travelers it is the practical last fuel stop before the long climb toward Black Canyon City and beyond.
Anthem's outlet mall and the cluster of stations at the Anthem Way and Daisy Mountain interchanges handle most of the demand, serving both local residents and I-17 travelers. Those freeway-anchored stations price partly for through-traffic, so they can run higher than what you would find deeper in the Valley.
New River, further out and more rural, has only scattered options of its own. Once you pass Anthem heading north, the pavement opens up and the stations all but disappear.
If you are heading north out of the Valley, filling at Anthem before that open stretch is the sensible call, and it beats waiting for the sparse stops up the grade toward Black Canyon City.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 85086
- 1. Chevron at 4266 W Anthem Way offers regular at $4.19/gal (7.3 mi away).
- 2. Chevron at 3150 W Carefree Hwy offers regular at $4.29/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 3. Circle K at 4135 W Anthem Way offers regular at $4.35/gal (7.4 mi away).
- 4. Circle K at 620 E Carefree Hwy offers regular at $4.35/gal (4.9 mi away).
- 5. Circle K at 3502 W Anthem Way offers regular at $4.35/gal (7.7 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Phoenix
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Arizona
Arizona's gas tax is roughly 18 cents per gallon, among the lowest in the country, and the state benefits from short pipeline distances to Los Angeles and El Paso refineries. The Phoenix metro requires reformulated gasoline (CBG, the Cleaner Burning Gasoline blend) from May through September to meet ozone standards, which usually prices about 5 to 10 cents above the rest of the state. Tucson, Flagstaff, and Yuma typically run noticeably cheaper. Costco, Sam's Club, Fry's Food (Kroger), and QuikTrip lead on value across Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff metros.