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Finding cheap gas in Los Angeles (90016)
West Adams is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, most of it built between the 1880s and the 1920s, and it has been gentrifying fast along Jefferson Boulevard and the Adams corridor. The 10 freeway runs across the top of the ZIP and the Expo Line threads through it, so this is a heavily traveled middle slice of LA with steady fuel demand.
Fuel stations here line the main east-west arterials, Adams, Jefferson, Washington, and the La Brea cross-street, rather than the bungalow-lined residential streets. The stations clustered near the 10 freeway access points tend to price for the commuters streaming on and off, while the ones serving neighborhood errands are often a step cheaper.
With the 10 so close, it is tempting to grab gas at the first station by the on-ramp, but the pumps a block or two into the Adams or Jefferson corridor usually beat them. Comparing a couple of nearby options is the reliable way to avoid the convenience markup.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 90016
- 1. Thrifty at 4406 W Adams Blvd offers regular at $5.45/gal (1.4 mi away).
- 2. 76 at 2545 Crenshaw Blvd offers regular at $5.49/gal (1.4 mi away).
- 3. Arco at 2339 S La Brea Ave offers regular at $5.89/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 3742 S La Brea Ave offers regular at $5.89/gal (0.8 mi away).
- 5. Chevron at 3063 Crenshaw Blvd offers regular at $5.89/gal (1.8 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.