Does the 2026 Buick Encore GX need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Preferred FWD.
- All 6 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $240 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | 1.2L 3cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Sport Touring FWD | 1.3L 3cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Preferred AWD | 1.3L 3cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Sport Touring AWD | 1.3L 3cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Avenir FWD | 1.3L 3cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Avenir AWD | 1.3L 3cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Buick Encore GX | Preferred FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda HR-V | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Volkswagen Taos | S FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Kona | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | L 2WD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree