Utah gas prices
Utah gas prices tend to hover around the national average. The state is in PADD 4 and has several refineries in the Salt Lake City area that process crude from local fields and pipeline imports. This gives Utah better local supply than most Mountain West states.
Salt Lake City drives most of the demand, and prices there are competitive. Southern Utah and tourist-heavy areas near the national parks can be significantly more expensive, especially in summer. State gas taxes are moderate. Utah also supplies fuel to parts of Nevada and Idaho via pipeline, so local refinery output matters for the broader region.
Price history
Does Utah have its own refineries?
Yes. There are several refineries in the Salt Lake City area, including facilities operated by Marathon, Chevron, and others. Together they process around 200,000 barrels per day and are a major fuel source for Utah and surrounding states.
Why is gas more expensive in southern Utah?
Southern Utah is far from the Salt Lake City refineries and has fewer stations. Tourist areas near Zion, Bryce, and Moab see high seasonal demand with limited competition. Prices can run 30 to 50 cents above the Salt Lake City average during peak summer months.
How do Utah prices compare to Colorado and Nevada?
Utah is usually similar to Colorado and cheaper than Nevada. All three states have limited refinery capacity compared to the Gulf Coast, but Utah's Salt Lake City refineries give it a local supply advantage that Colorado and Nevada lack.