Gas prices in Alaska today
Regular gasoline in Alaska averages $4.70 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 83 cents per gallon above the US national average of $3.87 [EIA · 13 Jul 2026]. On-highway diesel is $5.26, 38 cents off the national diesel mean of $4.88. Lowest state excise in the US, but logistics push pump price well above the national average.
Source: [AAA · 13 Jul 2026] · State excise: 8.9 cents/gal · PADD 5
Alaska's pump-price cost stack
Every gallon you buy at the pump breaks down into five named slices. For Alaska today, the stack looks like this:
Crude / refining / distribution shares estimated from EIA Petroleum Marketing Monthly. Federal excise from FHWA Highway Statistics. State excise from the API Motor Fuel Tax Map and Tax Foundation 2026. [EIA · 13 Jul 2026] [API · 13 Jul 2026]
Cheapest metro in Alaska
Today's cheapest metro in Alaska is generally Anchorage. Within-state spread is typically 20-40 cents per gallon depending on county tax overlays, station brand and distance from the wholesale rack. AAA publishes metro-level detail for Alaska updated daily.
FAQ
What is the current average price of regular gas in Alaska?
$4.70 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 83 cents above the national average. [AAA · 13 Jul 2026]
What is Alaska's state gas tax?
8.9 cents per gallon state excise, plus the 18.4 cents federal excise. [API · 13 Jul 2026]
Where is gas cheapest in Alaska today?
Anchorage is typically the cheapest metro. Regional spread is normal at 20-40 cents per gallon.