Van Nuys, CA
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Van Nuys, CA · CA average $5.62/gal
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CheapestCheapest nearby16851 Sherman Way
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Van Nuys, CA · 91406
- Cheapest
- $5.17/gal
- Area avg
- $5.62/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Van Nuys (91406)
This is the western, working side of Van Nuys, where the Sepulveda Basin, Lake Balboa, and the busy industrial grid around Van Nuys Airport all come together. Interstate 405 runs right through it, and the area near Woodley Avenue and Roscoe Boulevard is thick with warehouses and light industry, which means a lot of truck and commercial fuel demand.
All that volume works in a driver's favor. Stations along Sepulveda Boulevard, Victory Boulevard, and Sherman Way compete hard, and the heavy commercial traffic keeps the higher-volume stations sharp on price. The ones planted right at the 405 ramps tend to assume a hurried freeway customer.
For the best tank, favor the busy surface arterials over the interchange stations, and compare a couple before you fill. Van Nuys generally prices near the LA average, and the western industrial corridors are usually where the cheaper pumps sit.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 91406
- 1. Speedway Express at 16851 Sherman Way offers regular at $5.17/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 2. Ralphs at 7604 Louise Ave offers regular at $5.19/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 3. Sinclair at 16930 Roscoe Blvd offers regular at $5.19/gal (2.4 mi away).
- 4. ARCO at 15711 Victory Blvd offers regular at $5.19/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 5. Shell at 6801 Balboa Blvd offers regular at $5.29/gal (1.5 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Van Nuys
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.