Long Beach, CA
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Long Beach, CA · CA average $5.79/gal
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Long Beach, CA · 90802
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- $5.49/gal
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- $5.79/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Long Beach (90802)
Downtown Long Beach and the waterfront make up this ZIP: the Convention Center, the Pike, Shoreline Village, and the Pine Avenue restaurant row, all packed along Ocean Boulevard and the harbor. This is a dense, high-rise, pedestrian-heavy district, which is exactly the kind of place where dedicated gas stations are scarce and the land is too valuable for them.
What few stations exist downtown sit on the bigger surface streets feeding the area, and prices in the urban core run on the higher side because options are limited and demand is captive. Long Beach Boulevard and the arteries running north out of downtown have more stations than the immediate waterfront blocks.
Drivers filling in the downtown core usually do better heading a few minutes inland or north up Long Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, where the stations are more numerous and competition is sharper. For everyday driving, the reliable approach is to skip the tight waterfront grid and fill on the way in or out, since the harbor district itself rarely posts the best number in the city.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 90802
- 1. G&M at 805 E Ocean Blvd offers regular at $5.49/gal (0.4 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Long Beach
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.