Tucson, AZ
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LiveUpdated Jun 19Gas prices near 85736
Tucson, AZ · AZ average $4.58/gal
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CheapestCheapest nearby11200 S Sierrita Mountain Rd
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Tucson, AZ · 85736
- Cheapest
- $4.25/gal
- Area avg
- $4.58/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Tucson (85736)
Out at Three Points and Tucson Estates, the city gives way to open Sonoran desert, with large rural parcels, manufactured homes, and properties that sit well off the pavement. This is some of the least developed land still carrying a Tucson address, roughly a 25-minute drive from town across empty country.
Fuel options are genuinely sparse. With so few stations spread across so much ground, residents often top off in town before heading out toward the desert lots rather than gambling on finding a competitive pump near home, where convenience-priced stops are the norm.
The trade-off for all that space is distance, and distance means planning. The smart move out here is filling up on the busier stretch of Ajo Way, or out by Kinney Road, before the houses thin out and the next station is many miles down a two-lane road. With Three Points sitting between Tucson and the border country to the southwest, the lone stations out that way know they are the only option for a long stretch.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 85736
- 1. Speedway at 11200 S Sierrita Mountain Rd offers regular at $4.25/gal (19.4 mi away).
- 2. Chevron at 16225 W Ajo Hwy offers regular at $4.39/gal (13.0 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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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.