Does the 2026 Ford Bronco need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$379extra a year

Miles a yearGas, $ a gallonPremium gap, $ a gallon

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

249 models (2026). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.

2026 Ford Bronco: fuel grade by trim
Trim	Engine	Grade	Mpg	Regular, a year	Premium, a year
Base Style 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	Premium	19	$2,021	$2,400
2-Door 4WD	2.3L	Regular	19	$2,021	$2,400
4-Door 4WD	2.3L	Regular	19	$2,021	$2,400
Big Bend 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	Premium	19	$2,021	$2,400
Big Bend 4 Door 4x4	2.3L	Regular	19	$2,021	$2,400
Outer Banks 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	Premium	20	$1,920	$2,280
Outer Banks 4 Door 4x4	2.3L	Regular	20	$1,920	$2,280
Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4	2.3L	Regular	17	$2,259	$2,682
Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4	2.3L	Regular	17	$2,259	$2,682
Badlands 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	Premium	17	$2,259	$2,682
Heritage Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4	2.3L	Regular	19	$2,021	$2,400
Heritage Edition 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	Premium	19	$2,021	$2,400
Stroppe Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4	2.7L	Regular	17	$2,259	$2,682
Stroppe Edition 4WD	2.7L 6cyl	Premium	17	$2,259	$2,682
Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4	3.0L	Premium	15	$2,560	$3,040
Raptor 4WD	3.0L 6cyl	Premium	15	$2,560	$3,040

Rivals

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.