Cars

Running costs

What a year of fuel costs, by vehicle class, at today's US prices — and a calculator for your own distance and fuel price.

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Average annual fuel cost by class

15,000 km a year, latest model year available per class.

ClassModel yearAverage per year
Minivans2026$1,588
Midsize cars2025$1,822
Station wagons2026$1,850
SUVs2026$2,053
Small cars2026$2,134
Large cars2026$2,174
Pickup trucks2026$2,218
Two-seaters2026$2,914

Prices used

Regular petrol$1.183/l
Midgrade petrol$1.337/l
Premium petrol$1.442/l
Diesel$1.725/l
Electricity (home)$0.183/kWh

US national averages from the Energy Information Administration, 2026-09-27.