Gas prices in Nevada today
Regular gasoline in Nevada averages $4.56 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 69 cents per gallon above the US national average of $3.87 [EIA · 13 Jul 2026]. On-highway diesel is $5.34, 46 cents off the national diesel mean of $4.88. Clark County environmental fees and CARB-style summer blend in Vegas push prices well above Reno.
Source: [AAA · 13 Jul 2026] · State excise: 23.0 cents/gal · PADD 5
Nevada's pump-price cost stack
Every gallon you buy at the pump breaks down into five named slices. For Nevada 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]
Border-state comparison
For drivers crossing in or out of Nevada, here is how the neighbours print today:
Use the border comparator to compute the per-tank savings of crossing into a cheaper neighbour, and the round-trip mileage at which the detour pays for itself.
Cheapest metro in Nevada
Today's cheapest metro in Nevada is generally Reno. 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 Nevada updated daily.
FAQ
What is the current average price of regular gas in Nevada?
$4.56 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 69 cents above the national average. [AAA · 13 Jul 2026]
What is Nevada's state gas tax?
23.0 cents per gallon state excise, plus the 18.4 cents federal excise. [API · 13 Jul 2026]
Where is gas cheapest in Nevada today?
Reno is typically the cheapest metro. Regional spread is normal at 20-40 cents per gallon.