Sylmar, CA
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Sylmar, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Sylmar, CA · 91342
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Finding cheap gas in Sylmar (91342)
Sylmar sits at one of the busiest road knots in Los Angeles, where Interstate 5, the 210, and the 14 all converge at the Newhall Pass interchange. Anyone heading north toward the Antelope Valley or the Grapevine passes through here, which makes it a classic last-fill-before-the-climb spot at the top of the San Fernando Valley.
That traffic pattern pulls fuel prices in two directions. Stations parked right at the freeway ramps cater to drivers about to commit to a long stretch with few stops, while the ones along the surface streets like San Fernando Road, Foothill Boulevard, and Glenoaks compete more for local residents.
If you are pointed up the 5 toward the Grapevine, fueling in Sylmar usually beats waiting for the sparse, higher-priced stations on the pass itself. For day-to-day fill-ups, the interior commercial streets are generally the better-priced choice over the interchange stations.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 91342
- 1. Mobil at 12626 Glenoaks Blvd offers regular at $5.59/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 2. Texaco at 13641 Foothill Blvd offers regular at $5.59/gal (0.2 mi away).
- 3. Chevron at 11910 Foothill Blvd offers regular at $5.69/gal (3.3 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 13500 Hubbard St offers regular at $5.79/gal (0.5 mi away).
- 5. Mobil at 15948 Roxford St offers regular at $5.89/gal (5.7 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
How to save more on gas in Sylmar
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.