Beverly Hills, CA
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Gas prices near 90210
Beverly Hills, CA · CA average $5.19/gal
Finding cheap gas in Beverly Hills (90210)
Anyone who knows Beverly Hills knows the Jack Colker 76 station at Crescent Drive and Little Santa Monica, the soaring 1965 Googie canopy that is more architectural landmark than filling station. It also helps explain the local fuel reality. Pumps in 90210 are few and famously expensive, priced for a captive clientele that is not driving across town to save a nickel.
The ZIP is unusual in shape, stretching from the flat blocks south of Sunset Boulevard up through Trousdale Estates and into the winding canyon roads, Coldwater and Benedict, that climb toward Mulholland Drive. Up in those hills there is essentially nowhere to fuel, so canyon residents fill up on the way down.
The practical play is to gas up before you reach the 90210 bubble. Stations in nearby West Hollywood, along the busier commercial stretches of Santa Monica Boulevard, or down toward Century City tend to run noticeably cheaper than the Beverly Hills name commands. California's steep fuel taxes and boutique gasoline blend already put the whole region above the national average, and this corner sits at the top of even that.
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How to save more on gas in Beverly Hills
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.