Augusta, ME
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Augusta, ME · ME average $3.95/gal
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Augusta, ME · 04330
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Finding cheap gas in Augusta (04330)
Augusta is Maine's capital, sitting at the head of tide on the Kennebec River, with the State House, the Augusta Civic Center, and the historic Old Fort Western all close to the water. Interstate 95 skirts the western edge of the city, and Western Avenue is the retail spine running out toward those interchanges.
Western Avenue is where the fuel competition lives. The stores, restaurants, and stations strung along it serve state workers, Civic Center event traffic, and shoppers from across the Kennebec Valley, and that steady weekday volume keeps the corridor reasonably competitive. The pumps tied to the larger retailers out this way often read a few cents below the standalone stations.
Augusta's everyday rhythm runs on the government workforce, so the Western Avenue corridor stays busy on weekdays and quieter on weekends, which is a decent window to fill without the lunch-hour scrum. For an Augusta local, sticking to that retail-heavy stretch is the simplest way to land a fair price close to home.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 04330
- 1. Fabian at 363 Western Ave offers regular at $3.67/gal (3.2 mi away).
- 2. Sunoco at 240 Riverside Dr offers regular at $3.68/gal (2.1 mi away).
- 3. J&S Oil at 132 Mount Vernon Ave offers regular at $3.74/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 4. Gas For Less & Diesel at 393 Western Ave offers regular at $3.79/gal (3.3 mi away).
- 5. CITGO at 146 Civic Center Dr offers regular at $3.83/gal (3.1 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Augusta
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Maine
Maine receives most of its fuel through pipeline and tanker shipments from refineries in New Brunswick (Irving Oil Saint John) and from the Boston-area distribution network. The state gas tax is around 30 cents per gallon, slightly higher than New Hampshire and Vermont but lower than Massachusetts. Portland sees the lowest pricing in the state, with Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale, and Cumberland Farms competing aggressively. Northern Maine (Bangor, Presque Isle) typically runs 10 to 20 cents above Portland due to longer trucking distances, with Sam's Club and Cumberland Farms providing the cheapest options in Bangor. The state's harsh winters and ethanol-blend requirements create seasonal price swings between November and April.