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Los Angeles, CA · CA average $5.65/gal
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Los Angeles, CA · 90005
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Finding cheap gas in Los Angeles (90005)
Wilshire Center sits at the dense core of Koreatown, one of the most tightly packed neighborhoods in the country, where the official bounds run from Vermont to Western and Wilshire is the signature boulevard. Almost everything here is high-rise and commercial, so fuel demand runs heavy and nearly nonstop.
Pumps gather along Wilshire, Vermont, Western, Olympic, and the cross streets in between, serving a constant churn of residents, commuters, and the businesses that never seem to close. With so many stations packed into a small area, competition among the Wilshire-corridor corners is what mostly drives pricing.
That density is actually an advantage for the careful driver, because in K-Town you can usually compare several stations within a few blocks without going out of your way. The stations on the busiest, most visible Wilshire corners are not always the cheapest, so a quick look at the ones on Olympic or the side avenues can pay off.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 90005
- 1. G&M at 801 S Western Ave offers regular at $5.39/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.