Does the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Laredo 4x2.
- All 13 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude 4x2 | 2.0L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Laredo 4x2 | 3.6L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Laredo 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Laredo X 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Laredo X 4x2 | 3.6L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Limited 4x2 | 2.0L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Laredo Altitude 4x2 | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Limited 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 85th Anniversary Edition 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Limited Reserve 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Summit 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Altitude 4x4 | 2.0L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Laredo Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo 4x2 | Regular |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | Laredo 4x2 | Regular |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | GT RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | LT FWD | 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