The Real Cost
Week of November 2, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA
2027 Buick Encore
1.3L I3 AWD GX · 14 gal tank · 27 MPG · manufacturer spec
$68–$80
typical fill → full tank · 14 galAt $5.74/gal, this tank gets you about 378 miles.
Source: EIA · Updated November 2, 2026
12-week state trend
+$0.32 over 12 wk
Local context
Los Angeles runs at $5.74/gal this week — about 38.3% above the U.S. average of $4.15. At this price the 2027 Buick Encore's 27 MPG returns roughly 4.7 miles per dollar (37.0 gallons per 1,000 miles).
At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a Los Angeles driver spends about $2,552 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $2,555 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $1,590 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $964 swing.
By the numbers
Fill cost
$68–$80
typical → full · 378 mi/tank
Per gallon
$5.74
EIA weekly — Los Angeles
Monthly · 12k mi/yr
$212.67
37.0 gal
Annual · 12k mi/yr
$2552
444 gal
The math
Why it costs what it costs.
- Fill cost = 14 gal × $5.74/gal = $80.39
- Miles per tank = 14 × 27 = 378
- Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 27 × $5.74 = $2552
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