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Los Angeles, CA · CA average $5.19/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Los Angeles (90042)
Highland Park sits in northeast LA where York Boulevard and Figueroa Street cross, two arteries lined with the restaurants and bars that have turned the neighborhood into a destination through a decade of fast gentrification. The area carries deep Arroyo Craftsman roots from the early 1900s, and Craftsman and Spanish bungalows still line the side streets.
The Metro L Line runs the area to downtown in roughly 15 minutes, and the 110 Freeway gives drivers another quick route in. Gas gathers along Figueroa and near the freeway access rather than on the quieter residential blocks off York.
Figueroa carries the heaviest through-traffic, so the stations strung along it set the local tone, while a pump tucked nearer the bungalow streets has fewer competitors in view. The 110 ramps draw commuters, and stations positioned for them price accordingly, so the cheaper fills usually sit a block or two off the freeway approach.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 90042
- 1. Chevron at 6405 York Blvd offers regular at $5.69/gal (1.0 mi away).
- 2. Shell at 475 S Ave 60 offers regular at $5.79/gal (1.1 mi away).
- 3. Mobil at 6174 York Blvd offers regular at $5.99/gal (0.8 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 105 N Ave 52 offers regular at $6.09/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 5. Shell at 5137 N Figueroa St offers regular at $6.09/gal (1.0 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.