Fort Mohave, AZ
Loading prices
LiveUpdated Jun 3
Gas prices near 86426
Fort Mohave, AZ · AZ average $4.55/gal
Finding cheap gas in Fort Mohave (86426)
Fort Mohave sits at the meeting point of three states in Arizona's far west corner, strung along State Route 95 between Bullhead City to the north and Needles, California to the south. Across the Colorado River, the Laughlin casinos draw constant cross-river traffic, and that tri-state geography gives drivers here real choice about where to fill up.
Mohave Valley Highway, the local name for SR-95, is the main commercial run, with Aztec Road branching west toward the river crossing into Nevada. Arizona's fuel taxes sit lower than California's, so Needles drivers routinely cross the bridge to buy gas on the Arizona side, which keeps local stations honest.
The smart play is to weigh the SR-95 stations against what is posted in Bullhead City a few miles north, and to remember that filling up before crossing into California almost always beats the prices over the state line.
Nearby ZIP codes in Fort Mohave, AZ
How to save more on gas in Fort Mohave
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.
Sponsored
Sponsored
via
Arizona drivers pay 41¢/gal more than the US average.
Arizona drivers know cars and heat don't mix. AAA gets you back on the road.
Get 24/7 roadside assistance with on-the-spot battery jumps, testing, and replacement. Join for as low as $64.99/year.
Related guides
Deep-dives on US gas-price topics relevant to this area.
Brand
Costco gas prices
Phoenix and Tucson Costco warehouse-club locations.
Research
Why gas prices vary by station
The microeconomics of why same-brand stations across the street price 30 cents apart.
Research
Why gas prices rise faster than they fall
Asymmetric pass-through in US retail gasoline (rockets and feathers).
Directory
US gas station brands directory
Reference for 39 major US gas station chains.
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.