U.S. state · U.S.
As of early October 2026, a gallon of regular gasoline in Alaska averages $5.03 — that is $1.33 per litre, and ranks #104 of 225 places we track, where #1 is the cheapest.
High-tax / special-blend U.S. state
Alaska carries high state fuel taxes, and West-Coast and island states also require special clean-burning blends and pay to ship fuel long distances — that is what pushes it well above the U.S. average.
An estimated split of a $5.03 gallon in Alaska. Crude oil trades as one global price, so the part that differs between countries is mostly tax.
| Component | Per gallon | Per litre |
|---|---|---|
| Crude | $2.85 | $0.75 |
| Refining | $0.75 | $0.20 |
| Distribution | $1.16 | $0.31 |
| Tax | $0.27 | $0.07 |
| Pump price | $5.03 | $1.33 |
| Comparison | Per gallon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $5.03 | — |
| World average of all 225 | $5.55 | −$0.52 |
| U.S. average | $4.38 | +$0.65 |
| Cheapest anywhere — Libya | $0.09 | −$4.94 |
| Priciest anywhere — Hong Kong | $16.70 | +$11.67 |