Tucson, AZ
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Tucson, AZ · AZ average $4.34/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Tucson (85743)
Out toward Marana and Picture Rocks, this northwest ZIP is defined by the Twin Peaks interchange, where Twin Peaks Road crosses Interstate 10 and meets Silverbell. The freeway frontage and the growing Continental Ranch and Continental Reserve neighborhoods on the west side of I-10 drive a fuel market split between locals and through-travelers.
Stations clustered right at the I-10 and Twin Peaks ramp price for the passing highway traffic, while the grocery-anchored corners along Silverbell and Twin Peaks deeper into the subdivisions tend to treat residents better. A Safeway on Silverbell adds a fuel-points option to the mix.
With central Tucson a 20-plus-mile drive away, a lot of people here fuel up close to home rather than in the city. It is worth weighing the Cortaro and Silverbell stations against the busier interchange before committing, since the neighborhood corners often come out ahead. The Cortaro Road interchange one exit south offers another full cluster of stations, giving drivers a second freeway node to compare against Twin Peaks.
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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.