Van Nuys, CA
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Van Nuys, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Van Nuys, CA · 91411
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- $5.43/gal
- Area avg
- $5.64/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Van Nuys (91411)
Closer to the Sherman Oaks line, this slice of Van Nuys is more residential and central than the industrial west end, sitting around the Kester Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard area south of the airport. The street grid here is dense with apartments along the main boulevards and single-family homes behind them.
Fuel concentrates on the through-streets: Van Nuys Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Victory Boulevard, and Burbank Boulevard all carry stations serving steady neighborhood and commuter traffic. The 405 is a short hop west, so it is easy to reach freeway-adjacent options too.
Prices track the broader San Fernando Valley, which sits near the Los Angeles average. Because the stations here serve locals more than passing freeway traffic, comparing two or three on Van Nuys or Sepulveda usually gets you a fair price without much effort. The 405 corridor stations a bit west tend to price higher for the commuter rush, so the interior boulevards are often the better bet for an everyday fill.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 91411
- 1. Apollo at 5556 Sepulveda Blvd offers regular at $5.43/gal (1.0 mi away).
- 2. Costco at 6100 Sepulveda Blvd offers regular at $5.45/gal (0.7 mi away).
- 3. Titan at 14903 Burbank Blvd offers regular at $5.59/gal (0.4 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 5600 Sepulveda Blvd offers regular at $5.69/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 5. Chevron at 14850 Burbank Blvd offers regular at $5.79/gal (0.5 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.