Barstow, CA
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LiveUpdated Jul 25Gas prices near 92311
Barstow, CA · CA average $4.99/gal
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1Walmart Fuel Station
CheapestCheapest nearby301 Montara Rd
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Barstow, CA · 92311
- Cheapest
- $4.89/gal
- Area avg
- $4.99/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Barstow (92311)
Barstow is the great Mojave crossroads, the place where Interstate 15 and Interstate 40 meet and historic Route 66 still runs through as Main Street. Halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, it is the natural fuel-and-food stop for desert travelers, and the stations here are built around that endless stream of passing cars.
That traveler economy cuts both ways at the pump. The stations bunched right at the I-15 ramps and out by the Outlets at Barstow price for one-time visitors who need to stop, while the corners along Main Street and the older parts of town generally run friendlier for locals who fill up every week.
Compared with the next desert outpost east at Baker, Barstow is a relative bargain, since it has enough stations to keep some real competition alive. If you are continuing toward Las Vegas, this is the smart place to top off before the long, pricey gap ahead.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 92311
- 1. Walmart Fuel Station at 301 Montara Rd offers regular at $4.89/gal (3.6 mi away).
- 2. Love's Travel Stop at 2974 Lenwood Rd offers regular at $5.15/gal (5.0 mi away).
- 3. Circle K at 500 Rimrock Rd offers regular at $5.15/gal (3.4 mi away).
- 4. Circle K at 1501 E Main St offers regular at $5.23/gal (2.3 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
How to save more on gas in Barstow
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.