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San Diego, CA · CA average $5.27/gal
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San Diego residents in 92117 track fuel costs in a market shaped by California's fuel taxes and environmental regulations, which typically keep prices higher than national averages. Gas prices update regularly throughout the day and fluctuate significantly between stations, so checking current rates before filling up saves money in this coastal Southern California city.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 92117
- 1. Costco at 4605 Morena Blvd offers regular at $5.59/gal (3.8 mi away).
- 2. Fast Fuel at 4505 Clairemont Mesa Blvd offers regular at $5.69/gal (1.2 mi away).
- 3. Gas For Less at 4498 Clairemont Mesa Blvd offers regular at $5.69/gal (1.3 mi away).
- 4. Clairemont Auto Care at 4495 Clairemont Mesa Blvd offers regular at $5.69/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 5. United Oil at 3766 Clairemont Mesa Blvd offers regular at $5.73/gal (2.1 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.