Regular gasoline in Utah averaged $4.50 per gallon on November 6, 2026, according to AAA. This rate represents the 8th-highest gasoline price in the United States.
The cost of regular fuel in the state is $0.43 above the national average of $4.07 reported by AAA on November 6, 2026. Diesel fuel averaged $6.42 in Utah on the same date. Based on a median hourly wage of $24.09, a gallon of regular gasoline costs approximately 11.2 minutes of work time.
Taxation and supply costs contribute to these prices. Combined state and federal taxes account for 11.3% of the price of regular gasoline. According to the Tax Foundation 2026 edition, state fuel taxes are 32.5 cents per gallon, while the federal gasoline tax adds 18.4 cents per gallon. The Tax Foundation ranks Utah's state fuel tax 23rd among the 50 states.
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline is composed of several components. A monthly WTI crude proxy accounts for $2.43, or 54.1% of the price. Federal and Utah fuel taxes total $0.51, representing 11.3% of the cost. The remaining $1.56, or 34.6%, is an unallocated residual after the crude proxy and taxes are subtracted.
Refining capacity in the region includes five operating refineries with a capacity of 213,089 barrels per day, according to the EIA Refinery Capacity Report 2026. Differences between state gas prices are driven by taxes, fuel specifications, and refining and distribution costs.
