Allentown, PA
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Allentown, PA · PA average $4.47/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Allentown (18104)
West Allentown and the South Whitehall area make up this ZIP, where Tilghman Street and Cedar Crest Boulevard cross in a thick band of shopping centers. That intersection, with Giant and Weis grocery fuel sitting near brand-name stations, is the busiest fuel competition in this part of Lehigh County.
Cedar Crest has an interchange with US Route 22, the main east-west artery across the Lehigh Valley, so stations near that connection catch both local shoppers and through-drivers. Underneath it all is Pennsylvania's gas tax, the highest state rate in the country, which pushes the everyday price well above the national average.
Given that steep state floor, the grocery pumps and high-volume stations along Tilghman and Cedar Crest are worth seeking out, since they often shave a few cents off the standalone stations nearby. A quick comparison around that intersection usually finds the better deal.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 18104
- 1. CITGO at 741 N Cedar Crest Blvd offers regular at $3.95/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 2. CITGO at 1637 W Tilghman St offers regular at $3.97/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 3. Sunoco at 3131 W Tilghman St offers regular at $3.99/gal (0.5 mi away).
- 4. Royal Mart at 301 N Cedar Crest Blvd offers regular at $3.99/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 5. Weis Markets at 1340 N Cedar Crest Blvd offers regular at $4.05/gal (1.3 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Allentown
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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has the highest motor-fuel tax in the country at roughly 58 cents per gallon, a legacy of using gas-tax revenue to fund the state highway system rather than relying on tolls. Sheetz, Wawa, and Rutter's are the regional powerhouses for value pricing across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, while Costco and Sam's Club fuel offer the cheapest absolute prices when membership math works out. Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Erie) draws fuel from Ohio refineries and tends to price 5 to 10 cents below Philadelphia, which pulls from Northeast pipeline shipments and reformulated gasoline blending.