Tucson, AZ
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Gas prices near 85710
Tucson, AZ · AZ average $4.59/gal
Finding cheap gas in Tucson (85710)
Far east Tucson around Broadway and Pantano has a comfortable suburban feel, with the Chuck Huckelberry Loop running along the Pantano Wash and threading past neighborhood parks. It is one of the more walkable east-side pockets, where errands often happen close to home and the fuel stops follow the daily routine rather than highway traffic.
Pantano Road, Wilmot Road, and 22nd Street form the main grid out here, and the grocery-anchored centers, including the neighborhood Walmart and Sprouts, draw the steady local flow. Fuel tied to those supermarkets frequently undercuts the standalone stations on the corners.
Tucson's prices sit below the Phoenix average most of the year, and this established east-side area is competitive enough that a glance across a couple of the Pantano or Wilmot stations usually finds you a few cents of savings.
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How to save more on gas in Tucson
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.