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LiveUpdated Jun 13Gas prices near 90003 in South Los Angeles
South Los Angeles, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Los Angeles, CA · 90003
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- $5.64/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Los Angeles (90003)
This is the heart of South Los Angeles, the historic South Central district around Florence and the Vermont and Broadway corridors, hemmed in by the 110 to the west and not far from the 10 to the north. It is a dense, working-class grid where most households drive, which keeps fuel demand high and steady across the neighborhood.
Pumps here line the major commercial streets, Vermont, Central, Figueroa, Broadway, Manchester, and Florence Avenues, rather than the residential blocks in between. Competition among these arterial stations is what mostly sets prices, and they can vary block to block.
The cheapest fill in 90003 is usually a matter of comparing the busy corner stations against each other, since there is no single dominant discounter pulling everyone in. Stations near the 110 on-ramps tend to price a little higher for passing traffic, so the ones deeper along Vermont or Central are often the better bet.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 90003
- 1. Sinclair at 6224 S Figueroa St offers regular at $5.39/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 2. World at 7201 S San Pedro St offers regular at $5.49/gal (1.0 mi away).
- 3. ARCO at 343 W Gage Ave offers regular at $5.49/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 4. 76 at 10000 S Figueroa St offers regular at $5.59/gal (2.2 mi away).
- 5. Chevron at 256 E Manchester Ave offers regular at $5.79/gal (0.6 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Los Angeles
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 California
California has the highest gas taxes in the nation at roughly 60 cents per gallon when you combine the state excise tax with the cap-and-trade program and underground storage fee. The state requires a special CARB-formulated fuel that only a handful of in-state refineries can produce, so a single refinery outage can spike prices statewide within 48 hours. Costco, Sam's Club, and Arco are typically the cheapest across Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento metros, while Chevron, Shell, and 76 dominate freeway exits. Stations along Interstate 5 and US 101 commonly run 10 to 20 cents higher than equivalent stations a mile off the freeway.