Tempe, AZ
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LiveUpdated Jun 15Gas prices near 85281
Tempe, AZ · AZ average $4.58/gal
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1Sam's Club
CheapestCheapest nearby2080 E Rio Salado Pkwy
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Tempe, AZ · 85281
- Cheapest
- $3.64/gal
- Area avg
- $4.58/gal
You save94¢/gal
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Gas prices in Tempe, Arizona ZIP code 85281 fluctuate daily based on market conditions and individual station pricing strategies. Arizona's fuel costs typically reflect regional supply patterns and state taxes. Check current prices here to compare rates across Tempe stations, as prices update regularly throughout the day.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 85281
- 1. Sam's Club at 2080 E Rio Salado Pkwy offers regular at $3.64/gal (2.1 mi away).
- 2. Pride at 1734 E Apache Blvd offers regular at $4.09/gal (2.5 mi away).
- 3. ARCO at 980 W University Dr offers regular at $4.15/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 4. Circle K at 2174 E University Dr offers regular at $4.24/gal (3.0 mi away).
- 5. QuikTrip at 2150 E University Dr offers regular at $4.24/gal (2.2 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Tempe
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.