Lincoln, NE
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Lincoln, NE · NE average $3.99/gal
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Lincoln, NE · 68521
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- $3.62/gal
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- $3.99/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Lincoln (68521)
North Lincoln has been one of the city's fastest-growing directions, a sweep of newer subdivisions built largely in the 1980s through the 2000s that reaches up toward the airport and the Interstate 80 corridor. The fresh housing stock and rising population have pulled retail and fuel out along with it.
North 27th Street, Cornhusker Highway (US-6), and the I-80 interchanges form the backbone here, and the stations near those ramps catch travelers and commuters alongside the local trade. Those high-volume corridor stops, and the warehouse-style fuel in the growing retail zones, tend to carry the more competitive prices.
Nebraska's prices generally run close to the national average, and the I-80 access on this side of town adds a steady stream of through traffic on top of the local demand. That mix gives the corridor stations a reason to stay sharp. Weighing the Cornhusker Highway and 27th Street stations against the ones nearest the interstate ramps is the reliable way to find a cheaper fill.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 68521
- 1. Sam's Club at 4900 N 27th St offers regular at $3.62/gal (2.2 mi away).
- 2. Casey's at 2500 Nw 12th St offers regular at $3.69/gal (3.6 mi away).
- 3. Gulf at 1105 W Bond St offers regular at $3.77/gal (3.3 mi away).
- 4. Casey's at 4411 N 27th St offers regular at $3.89/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 5. Casey's at 550 W Cornhusker Hwy offers regular at $3.89/gal (2.5 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Lincoln
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 Nebraska
Nebraska draws pipeline supply from refineries in Wyoming (Cheyenne, Sinclair), Kansas (El Dorado, McPherson), and Iowa, with no in-state refining capacity. The state gas tax is around 30 cents per gallon, on the higher end for the Plains region. Omaha and Lincoln see the most competitive pricing thanks to Casey's, Costco, Sam's Club, and Bucky's (a Nebraska regional chain). Rural Nebraska along Interstates 80 and 76 sees fairly uniform pricing because of consistent pipeline delivery costs. The state's E10 ethanol mandate is partly satisfied by local corn-belt production, which keeps wholesale costs relatively stable through harvest seasons.