Does the 2026 Ford F-150 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box.
- Regular: 34 of 36 trims. Premium: 2 of 36 trims.
- Premium by choice: $343 more a year.
- 21% of 14 trucks (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| XL Regular Cab RWD | 5.0L 8cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| XL 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| XL SuperCab RWD | 2.7L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| XL SuperCrew RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Regular Cab XL 4WD | 5.0L 8cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| STX 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Super Cab STX 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| XL 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| XLT 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| XLT SuperCab RWD | 2.7L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| XL SuperCrew LB RWD | 3.5L | Regular | 19 to 21 | N/A | N/A |
| STX SuperCrew RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| XL SuperCrew 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| XLT SuperCrew RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| STX 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| XLT 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| XL SuperCrew LB 4WD | 3.5L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| STX SuperCrew 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| XLT SuperCrew 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| XLT SuperCrew LB 4WD | 3.5L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Lariat SuperCrew RWD | 3.5L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Lariat SuperCrew 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Lariat SuperCrew LB 4WD | 3.5L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Tremor SuperCrew 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| King Ranch SuperCrew RWD | 3.5L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Platinum SuperCrew RWD | 3.5L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| King Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD | 3.5L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Platinum SuperCrew 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Platinum SuperCrew LB 4WD | 3.5L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Raptor SuperCrew 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| SuperCrew Cab Raptor R 4WD | 5.2L 8cyl | Premium | 12 | $3,200 | $3,800 |
| XL SuperCab 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| XLT SuperCab 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | SR Double Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Work Truck Regular Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2026 RAM 1500 | Express Quad Cab RWD | Premium |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | SuperCrew Raptor 4WD | Premium |
| 2026 Ford Maverick | XL AWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
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