Torrance, CA
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Torrance, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Torrance, CA · 90501
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Finding cheap gas in Torrance (90501)
Few Southern California ZIPs sit this close to where their gasoline is actually made. The Torrance refinery on West 190th Street processes around 166,000 barrels a day and produces roughly a tenth of California's gasoline, and 90501 wraps around the older industrial east side of the city near it. Old Torrance, the original 1912 downtown laid out on a diagonal to catch the ocean breeze, anchors this ZIP.
The proximity to the refinery does not translate into bargain pumps, since California prices at the rack regardless, but it does mean a dense field of stations along Carson Street, Western Avenue, and Crenshaw Boulevard competing hard. That competition is your friend.
For the best price, lean toward the busy commercial corridors and the higher-volume stations rather than anything tucked near the freeways feeding the harbor. A quick check across two or three stations on Carson or Crenshaw usually surfaces the deal.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 90501
- 1. G&M at 1640 Crenshaw Blvd offers regular at $4.99/gal (1.4 mi away).
- 2. Torrance Car Wash at 2476 W Sepulveda Blvd offers regular at $4.99/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 3. ARCO at 1210 Crenshaw Blvd offers regular at $5.09/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 4. ARCO at 1605 W Carson St offers regular at $5.09/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 5. Chevron at 21138 S Western Ave offers regular at $5.39/gal (0.9 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Torrance
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.