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Los Angeles, CA · CA average $5.19/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Los Angeles (90019)
Arlington Heights and the western reach of Mid-City make up 90019, a central LA neighborhood framed by Pico Boulevard to the north and Crenshaw to the east, with the 10 freeway along the southern edge. This is a dense, transit-served grid where most trips happen on the surface streets, which keeps the arterial stations busy.
Pumps concentrate along Pico, Washington, Crenshaw, and Western, the commercial spines that carry the neighborhood's traffic. Competition along these corridors, especially around the Pico and Crenshaw junctions, does most of the work in setting prices, and they shift from corner to corner.
Because the 10 runs just to the south, stations near the freeway ramps lean toward through-traffic pricing. Drivers who compare the Pico and Washington corridor stations against each other generally do better than those who simply pull off the freeway for the nearest pump.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 90019
- 1. Shell at 5420 W Venice Blvd offers regular at $5.45/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 2. Positiv Energy at 5164 W Washington Blvd offers regular at $5.49/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 3. United Oil at 4931 W Pico Blvd offers regular at $5.59/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 4. Sinclair at 1515 S La Brea Ave offers regular at $5.69/gal (0.7 mi away).
- 5. ARCO at 4169 Venice Blvd offers regular at $5.75/gal (0.8 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.