Bradenton, FL
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Bradenton, FL · FL average $3.89/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Bradenton (34209)
West Bradenton runs out toward the water, with the Palma Sola area and the approach to the Anna Maria Island bridges stretching this ZIP between the Manatee River and the Gulf. It is the last mainland fill-up before the barrier-island causeway, so stations near the western end of Manatee Avenue can post for beach-bound visitors.
Manatee Avenue West (SR-64) and Cortez Road are the two big east-west corridors carrying the local fuel trade. Drivers heading to Holmes Beach or Anna Maria usually come out ahead topping off back toward 75th Street West before the road narrows to the bridge, rather than at the pumps closest to the water.
Manatee County sets its own fuel taxes, so prices here run on their own baseline rather than tracking Pinellas across the bay. The grocery and club fuel along Cortez tends to undercut the standalone convenience stores by a real margin.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 34209
- 1. Wawa at 7417 Manatee Ave W offers regular at $3.65/gal (3.1 mi away).
- 2. Chevron at 6724 Manatee Ave W offers regular at $3.67/gal (2.5 mi away).
- 3. Sunoco at 4630 Manatee Ave W offers regular at $3.79/gal (2.8 mi away).
- 4. Shell at 5818 Manatee Ave W offers regular at $3.99/gal (2.2 mi away).
- 5. Marathon at 6620 Manatee Ave W offers regular at $3.99/gal (2.4 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Bradenton
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 Florida
Florida's 38-cent state gas tax is layered with county-level surcharges that vary by 5 to 15 cents, so prices in Miami-Dade and Broward typically run higher than rural counties such as Marion or Pasco. The state operates zero in-state refineries, importing every gallon by pipeline or ship through Tampa, Jacksonville, and Port Everglades, which leaves Florida prices unusually sensitive to hurricane disruptions. Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale, RaceTrac, and Wawa are the most reliable for value across Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando metros, with the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando especially competitive.