San Diego, CA
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San Diego, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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San Diego, CA · 92102
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Finding cheap gas in San Diego (92102)
Golden Hill and South Park rise on gentle hills just south of Balboa Park, two historic San Diego neighborhoods full of Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival homes built between about 1905 and 1930. The commercial life concentrates along 25th and 30th Streets and Fern Street in South Park, with 30th Street the walkable heart of the local retail.
Gas tracks the busier through-streets and the SR-15 edge to the east rather than the close-in residential blocks near the park, where pumps are scarce. Drivers fuel up along those main arterials or near the freeway access instead of expecting a station deep in the bungalow streets.
These close-in, hilly neighborhoods with their views toward downtown sit toward the top of San Diego's price range, partly because the dense old street grid leaves little room for the high-volume stations that discount hardest. With only a handful of pumps within easy reach, comparing them against each other before you pull in is the dependable habit for a 92102 driver.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 92102
- 1. Costco at 650 Gateway Center Dr offers regular at $5.23/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 2. Thrifty at 2502 Imperial Ave offers regular at $5.49/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 3. Shell at 2484 F St offers regular at $5.69/gal (1.4 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in San Diego
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.