Long Beach, CA
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Long Beach, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Long Beach, CA · 90805
- Cheapest
- $4.79/gal
- Area avg
- $5.64/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Long Beach (90805)
North Long Beach is a dense, working-class district up against the Compton and Paramount city lines, and that location between the 710 and 91 freeways shapes its fuel market. Atlantic Avenue is the main commercial thoroughfare, lined with independently run businesses and a steady run of gas stations serving heavy local traffic.
The 91 forms the rough northern boundary toward Paramount and the 710 runs to the west toward the port, so stations near those connectors price for commuter and freight flow as well as neighborhood demand. Artesia Boulevard is the other major east-west crossing here, and the Atlantic-and-Artesia corner area carries a good share of the local fuel traffic.
This part of Long Beach generally runs cheaper than the downtown waterfront and the more affluent east-side neighborhoods, helped by the volume of through-traffic and the dense competition along Atlantic. The practical habit is to compare a couple of the Atlantic Avenue stations, and to check the corners near the 91 and 710 ramps, since the high turnover keeps prices moving and the gap between stations is worth catching.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 90805
- 1. Sinclair at 5588 Long Beach Blvd offers regular at $4.79/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 2. American Oil at 6850 Long Beach Blvd offers regular at $4.89/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 3. ARCO at 1965 E Artesia Blvd offers regular at $4.89/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 4. Food 4 Less at 6700 Cherry Ave offers regular at $4.95/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 5. 76 at 5005 Long Beach Blvd offers regular at $5.47/gal (2.4 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.