Utah's average regular gasoline price rose by two cents to $4.66 per gallon on October 27, 2026, according to Gasolytics. This local increase comes even as the national average for regular gasoline fell to $4.27, a development first reported by AAA.
Utah Price Trends
The rise in Utah's regular fuel price to $4.66 per gallon marks a $0.02 daily increase, according to Gasolytics. While Utah remains among the nation's most expensive markets, cities such as Salt Lake City, Provo-Orem, and Ogden all reported regular gas prices of $4.59 per gallon on October 27, 2026.
In contrast, the national average for regular gasoline fell 6 cents over the last week to $4.27, according to AAA. This national decline is attributed to the transition to winter-blend gasoline, which is less expensive to produce and costs less for consumers.
Crude Oil and Diesel Trends
Despite the decline in national regular gasoline prices, diesel fuel prices in Utah saw an increase. On October 27, 2026, the average price for regular diesel in Utah was $6.53 per gallon, according to Gasolytics.
Nationally, the price for a barrel of crude oil has approached $100 per barrel due to instability in the Strait of Hormuz, according to AAA. This volatility, combined with shifts in supply and demand, has made October a potentially record-breaking month for gas prices, following similar high-cost records in August and September of 2026.
Supply and Demand Data
Data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates that gasoline demand increased last week from 8.40 million barrels per day to 8.98 million barrels per day. During the same period, total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 208.3 million barrels to 205.3 million barrels.
Additionally, U.S. crude oil inventories decreased by 3.1 million barrels to 412.5 million barrels, which is 3% below the five-year average, according to AAA.
Utah Fuel Tax Rates
Utah's fuel tax rates for motor fuels are currently $0.379 per gallon, effective since January 1, 2026, according to the Utah State Tax Commission.
The state's tax rates for aviation fuel include $0.090 per gallon for non-federally certificated air carriers and $0.040 per gallon for federally certificated air carriers, according to the Utah State Tax Commission.
EV Charging Costs
While Utah's regular gas prices remain higher than the national average, the state's public electric vehicle charging costs remain competitive. On October 27, 2026, Utah's average cost for public EV charging was 35 cents per kilowatt hour, according to AAA.
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