Flagstaff, AZ
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Flagstaff, AZ · AZ average $4.58/gal
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Speedi Car Wash and Fuels
CheapestCheapest nearby915 S Milton Rd
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Flagstaff, AZ · 86001
- Cheapest
- $4.39/gal
- Area avg
- $4.58/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Flagstaff (86001)
At roughly 7,000 feet in the largest ponderosa pine forest in North America, Flagstaff is a high-country town where gas runs reliably higher than down in the Valley. It sits at the junction of Interstate 40 and Interstate 17, the gateway south to Phoenix and the launch point for the Grand Canyon, so tourist demand layers on top of a captive mountain market.
Historic Route 66 runs through the heart of town past the restored downtown around Heritage Square, and Milton Road, which funnels traffic between the I-40 and I-17 ramps and the Northern Arizona University campus, is the corridor to watch. Stations near the interchanges catch the steady flow of road-trippers and skiers heading to the Snowbowl.
Because Flagstaff fuel has to be hauled up from lower-elevation terminals and the town leans on seasonal tourism, expect a premium over Phoenix. Comparing the Milton Road stations against the ones farther east on Route 66 can still trim the bill.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 86001
- 1. Speedi Car Wash and Fuels at 915 S Milton Rd offers regular at $4.39/gal (0.4 mi away).
- 2. Sam's Club at 1851 E Butler Ave offers regular at $4.39/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 3. Maverik at 1690 W. Route 66 offers regular at $4.45/gal (1.3 mi away).
- 4. Speedway at 1050 S Milton Rd offers regular at $4.59/gal (0.3 mi away).
- 5. Speedway at 101 E Butler Ave offers regular at $4.59/gal (1.2 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Flagstaff
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.