Buc-ee's Gas Prices 2026: What You Actually Pay at the Pump (All 58 Stores)
Buc-ee's gas prices are typically 10 to 30 cents cheaper per gallon than nearby gas stations, and often beat truck stops like Pilot, Love's, and TA on the same interstate exits. Prices change daily at the pump and vary by state, but the pattern is consistent: Texas locations are the cheapest, tourist-corridor Florida stores are the priciest, and Buc-ee's uses cheap gas as a "loss leader" to pull road-trippers inside for the real money-makers , Beaver Nuggets, brisket, and merch. Below is our live-updated tracker for all 58 Buc-ee's stores across 14 states, with real reference prices, distance-from-you calculator, and every fuel grade.
Live Gas Price Tracker
Live · Aug 31, 2026| Location | State | Regular | Mid | Premium | Diesel | Distance | Directions |
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How much is gas at Buc-ee's right now?
Regular unleaded at Buc-ee's ranges from about $2.38 to $3.35 per gallon across the chain as of August 31, 2026. Texas locations are consistently the cheapest, led by Texas City at $2.38, Baytown at $2.44, and Katy at $2.45. Arizona (Goodyear) sits at the top end at $3.35 due to higher state gas taxes. Every location updates its pump price daily based on wholesale fuel cost and local competition.
Use the live tracker above to see the current reference price at any of the 58 stores, sort by cheapest, or find the closest one to your location.
Why is Buc-ee's gas cheaper than other gas stations?
Buc-ee's uses gas as a loss leader to pull road-trippers off the highway, then makes real profit inside the store on Beaver Nuggets, brisket, merch, and fudge. University of Texas professor Michael Webber told Chron that Buc-ee's earns "much better margins on merchandise and food inside the store," so the fuel margin is kept intentionally thin. Volume also helps: with 100-128 pumps per store, per-gallon cost drops.
Three specific reasons Buc-ee's beats competitors on gas price:
- Loss-leader pricing: cheap fuel lures cars, high-margin merch pays the bills
- Massive fuel volume: 100-128 pumps per store move enough gallons per day to slash per-gallon cost
- No truck-driver diesel: the 18-wheeler ban means no wholesale-price diesel competition on-lot
Which Buc-ee's location has the cheapest gas?
Buc-ee's Texas City (6201 Gulf Fwy, I-45) is the cheapest Buc-ee's in the chain right now at about $2.38 per gallon for regular. Baytown, Katy, and the Angleton stores follow closely at $2.44 to $2.46. All four are Houston-area high-volume locations where fuel competition is fierce and Buc-ee's undercuts everyone. The chain's most expensive gas is at Goodyear, Arizona due to higher AZ state fuel taxes.
| Rank | Location | State | Highway | Regular | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Buc-ee's Texas City | TX | I-45 | $2.38 | $2.92 |
| 🥈 | Buc-ee's Baytown | TX | I-10 | $2.44 | $2.98 |
| 🥉 | Buc-ee's Brazoria | TX | TX-36 | $2.45 | $2.99 |
| 4 | Buc-ee's Katy | TX | I-10 | $2.45 | $2.99 |
| 5 | Buc-ee's Angleton #13 | TX | TX-35 | $2.46 | $3.00 |
| 6 | Buc-ee's Angleton #21 | TX | TX-274 | $2.46 | $3.00 |
| 7 | Buc-ee's Angleton #25 | TX | TX-35 | $2.46 | $3.00 |
| 8 | Buc-ee's Alvin | TX | TX-35 | $2.48 | $3.02 |
| 9 | Buc-ee's League City | TX | I-45 | $2.49 | $3.03 |
| 10 | Buc-ee's Sevierville | TN | I-40 | $2.49 | $2.97 |
What fuel grades does Buc-ee's offer?
Every Buc-ee's location carries four core fuel grades: Regular unleaded (87 octane), Mid-grade (89), Premium (91-93), and Diesel. DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) is available at 39 locations, ethanol-free gas at 35 stores, and Tesla Superchargers at 36. Mercedes-Benz High-Power Universal Chargers for non-Tesla EVs are at 29 locations. Older Texas small-format stores may skip some grades , the mega-format stores carry the full lineup.
| Fuel Type | Available At | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regular (87) | All 58 stores | Standard passenger vehicle fuel |
| Mid-Grade (89) | All 58 stores | Middle blend for some SUVs and trucks |
| Premium (91-93) | All 58 stores | Required for many luxury and performance cars |
| Diesel | All 58 stores | Available at every location for pickup trucks and diesel cars |
| DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) | 39 stores | Sold at pump for diesel emissions systems |
| Ethanol-Free (E0) | 35 stores | Preferred for boats, small engines, older cars |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36 stores | Up to 24 stalls, up to 250 kW at Sevierville and Katy |
| Mercedes-Benz HPUC | 29 stores | Universal EV charger for non-Tesla vehicles |
How does Buc-ee's gas compare to Pilot, Love's, and Costco?
Buc-ee's typically undercuts Pilot Flying J and Love's Travel Stops on the same interstate exit by 10 to 30 cents per gallon, and often beats independent stations too. Costco is the one real competitor on price , Costco Gas is usually within 5 to 10 cents of Buc-ee's on regular but is members-only. Sam's Club Fuel is similar. Buc-ee's edge is that no membership is required and pumps are open 24/7.
| Chain | Typical Regular Price | Membership Required | Open 24/7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buc-ee's | $2.38 to $3.35 | No | Yes, all locations |
| Costco Gas | $2.35 to $3.30 | Yes (Gold Star $65/year) | No, 6am to 9:30pm typical |
| Sam's Club Fuel | $2.38 to $3.35 | Yes (Club $50/year) | No, 6am to 9pm typical |
| Pilot Flying J | $2.65 to $3.60 | No (myRewards optional) | Yes |
| Love's Travel Stops | $2.65 to $3.60 | No (Love's Connect optional) | Yes |
| TA / Petro | $2.65 to $3.60 | No (UltraONE optional) | Yes |
Does Buc-ee's have Ethanol-Free gas?
Yes, 35 of 58 Buc-ee's locations sell Ethanol-Free (E0) gasoline, which is preferred for boats, motorcycles, lawnmowers, older cars, and small engines that don't handle ethanol blends well. Ethanol-Free is usually about 30 to 50 cents more per gallon than regular 87. Locations in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Texas tourist corridors are the most likely to stock it. Older Texas small-format stores generally do not.
Top Buc-ee's locations known to consistently stock Ethanol-Free:
- Loxley, AL (I-10) and Leeds, AL (I-20) for Gulf Coast boaters
- Daytona Beach, FL and St. Augustine, FL for Florida marine engines
- Warner Robins, GA and Calhoun, GA for RV and small engine users
- Baytown, TX, Luling, TX, and Katy, TX for boat, motorcycle, and RV owners
- Sevierville, TN and Crossville, TN for Great Smoky Mountains region
Can you pay cash at Buc-ee's gas pumps?
Yes, Buc-ee's accepts cash, but only inside the store, not directly at the pump. Walk into the cashier with your pump number, prepay the amount you want, then pump. In early 2026 Buc-ee's rolled out a policy change: credit and debit cards must be swiped at the pump, not processed inside the store for fuel purchases. The one exception is Buc-ee's gift cards, which can still be redeemed inside for fuel through April 2027.
Payment options summary:
- Credit/debit card at the pump: the standard method as of 2026, works at all pumps
- Cash inside the store: prepay at register with your pump number, then pump
- Buc-ee's gift card: redeem inside the store for fuel through April 2027
- Apple Pay / Google Pay: supported at contactless pump terminals at newer locations
- Fleet cards (Comdata, EFS, T-Chek): NOT accepted; the semi-truck ban extends to fleet fuel
- Costco / Sam's Club cards: not accepted; Buc-ee's is not a member of those networks
What time of day are Buc-ee's gas prices lowest?
Buc-ee's typically updates pump prices once daily in the early morning, so the price you see at 6am is usually the price for the entire day. Prices tend to be slightly lower on weekdays than weekends, and dramatically higher on holiday weekends (Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas) due to demand. Long-term, gas is cheapest from September through early spring and priciest from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Timing tips:
- Best time to fill up: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning
- Worst time: Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend
- Seasonal low: October through February (winter fuel blend, lower demand)
- Seasonal high: May through August (summer blend, road trip demand)
- Pre-fill your tank before Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Thanksgiving weekend to lock in the pre-surge price
Does Buc-ee's have a gas rewards program?
No, Buc-ee's does not run a gas rewards or loyalty program of any kind. There is no membership card, no cents-per-gallon discount for signing up, no points system, and no partner gas apps like Kroger Fuel Points or Shell Fuel Rewards. Buc-ee's strategy is to keep the posted price uniformly low for everyone rather than layering discounts. That said, the base price is usually still lower than competitors' post-discount rewards prices.
How to check today's Buc-ee's gas price before you go
Three fast ways to check the exact pump price at any Buc-ee's before you drive there:
- Our live tracker above: reference prices for all 58 stores updated regularly, filter by state and fuel grade
- GasBuddy app: community-reported prices updated hourly, works for every Buc-ee's location
- Google Maps: search "Buc-ee's" and tap any pin to see the current pump prices (updated daily)