Anchorage, AK
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Anchorage, AK · AK average $5.08/gal
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Anchorage, AK · 99501
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- $5.08/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Anchorage (99501)
Downtown Anchorage and the Ship Creek flats sit at the end of the products pipeline that carries gasoline from the Marathon refinery in Nikiski to the Port of Anchorage. That pipeline is the reason fuel here is cheaper than almost anywhere else in Alaska, where most towns pay to truck or barge every gallon in. It does not make 99501 cheap by Lower 48 standards, but it does spare this corner the worst of the state's logistics premium.
Pricing downtown leans on visitors and foot traffic more than commuters. The stations along Gambell Street and the 5th and 6th Avenue couplet feeding the Glenn Highway tend to post higher than what you will find a couple miles south in Midtown.
A lot of that downtown business is rental cars and tourists who are not shopping on price, especially in the summer cruise season. That captive demand lets the central stations hold their numbers a little firmer than the competitive Midtown cluster just down the Seward Highway.
If you live or work near the port, it is usually worth drifting toward Midtown or Mountain View before you fill up. The few cents add up over a tank, and the gap widens in summer when cruise and RV traffic crowds the downtown grid.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 99501
- 1. Tesoro at 442 Gambell St offers regular at $4.99/gal (1.2 mi away).
- 2. Holiday at 1500 E 5th Ave offers regular at $5.09/gal (1.1 mi away).
- 3. Tesoro at 1845 E 1st Ave offers regular at $5.09/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 832 E 6th Ave offers regular at $5.59/gal (1.1 mi away).
- 5. Shell at 901 E 15th Ave offers regular at $5.99/gal (0.9 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Anchorage
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 Alaska
Alaska has the lowest state gas tax in the country at 9 cents per gallon, but consumer prices are typically among the highest because of distribution costs. The Marathon and Petro Star refineries on the Kenai Peninsula supply most of the state, but the road system is so limited that fuel reaches remote communities by barge and air. Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau all see seasonal price swings tied to barge schedules and shipping costs from Pacific Northwest suppliers. Costco in Anchorage typically posts the lowest prices in the state, while Fred Meyer and independent stations dominate Fairbanks and Juneau. Remote villages can see prices double or triple the Anchorage average.