Scottsdale, AZ
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Scottsdale, AZ · AZ average $4.57/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Scottsdale (85257)
South Scottsdale is the affordable, older corner of the city, the part that bumps right up against Tempe and Phoenix along McDowell Road. The three-city seam near 64th Street and McDowell is unusual: a station that says Scottsdale on the sign may sit a block from a Tempe pump charging differently, so it genuinely pays to compare across that boundary before you fill.
Because this stretch is built around apartments and modest single-family blocks rather than resorts, the fuel here generally undercuts what you find up in north Scottsdale. McDowell Road and the McClintock corridor carry the bulk of the stations, and the competition among them keeps prices reasonable.
The Cross Cut Canal and the Loop 202 are both close, so a lot of through-traffic passes by. Drivers leaning toward the 202 often find the McClintock-area stations a touch friendlier than the ones closer to Old Town to the north, where prices creep up with the tourist trade.
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How to save more on gas in Scottsdale
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.