Tucson, AZ
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Tucson, AZ · AZ average $4.59/gal
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Tucson, AZ · 85739
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- $4.25/gal
- Area avg
- $4.59/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Tucson (85739)
This ZIP carries a Tucson mailing address but reaches far to the north, covering Catalina and SaddleBrooke, the large Robson active-adult community that actually sits across the line in Pinal County at nearly 3,500 feet of elevation. It is a retirement-heavy area where the median resident is well into their seventies and the pace of driving is unhurried.
Oracle Road, which is SR-77, is the lifeline, the single highway tying Catalina and SaddleBrooke back down to the rest of metro Tucson. The stations strung along Oracle in Catalina handle most of the local fuel, and with limited competition out this far, they effectively set the price.
More choice opens up the moment you drop south into Oro Valley, where the stations multiply and the rivalry sharpens. Residents making the run into town for shopping or appointments often fill up there, where the prices loosen well below the Catalina corners. The elevation and the rural surroundings also mean the nearest cheap fuel can be a real drive, so longtime residents tend to combine the gas stop with their grocery and errand trips rather than making a separate run for it.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 85739
- 1. Marathon at 16455 N Oracle Rd offers regular at $4.25/gal (4.6 mi away).
- 2. Shell at 63715 E Saddlebrooke Blvd offers regular at $4.39/gal (6.0 mi away).
- 3. Circle K at 15935 N Oracle Rd offers regular at $4.39/gal (3.9 mi away).
- 4. Valero at 15240 N Oracle Rd offers regular at $4.40/gal (2.7 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.