Gas Prices in Alaska Today
Track today's average gas price in Alaska, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Alaska
Gas prices in Alaska are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Alaska may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Alaska's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Alaska price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Alaska Fuel Taxes: ≈9¢/gal
Alaska has the lowest state gas tax in the nation. Alaska's state gas tax is under 9 cents per gallon — the lowest of any state by a wide margin — because oil production revenue, not fuel taxes, covers most of state government's budget.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Alaska Gets Its Gasoline
Alaska is a major crude oil producer, but that crude is mostly exported or refined for jet fuel, not turned into cheap local gasoline. Most road-system gasoline comes from Marathon's refinery on the Kenai Peninsula, which supplies Anchorage and the connected highway system. Communities off the road system — much of rural Alaska — depend on gasoline barged or flown in, which costs considerably more.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Alaska
Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, and Fairbanks — all connected by road to the Kenai refinery — generally see the state's lowest prices. Rural villages not connected by road, especially in the Bush, routinely pay well above the state average because every gallon arrives by barge or small aircraft.