Riverside, CA
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Riverside, CA · CA average $5.79/gal
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Riverside, CA · 92505
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Finding cheap gas in Riverside (92505)
La Sierra sits at Riverside's far western end, just past Arlington, and it is defined by the State Route 91 corridor and the Riverside-La Sierra Metrolink station that sends commuters toward Orange County and beyond. That commuter-heavy character drives a lot of the local fuel demand.
Stations near La Sierra Avenue and the 91 interchange catch the steady flow of drivers heading on and off the freeway, which keeps the corridor competitive. The Metrolink crowd and the through traffic mean these pumps move plenty of volume and price to match.
As an inland Riverside ZIP, La Sierra enjoys prices well under the coast. Drivers connecting to the 91 are usually better off filling on La Sierra Avenue before the on-ramp than at whatever station sits closest to the freeway itself. With a long Orange County commute common here, residents tend to know which corner stations price best and stick with them on the morning run.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 92505
- 1. Fastrip at 10306 Arlington Ave offers regular at $4.95/gal (2.1 mi away).
- 2. ARCO at 4901 La Sierra Ave offers regular at $5.17/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 3. Western Gas at 5310 La Sierra Ave offers regular at $5.19/gal (1.1 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 3950 Tyler St offers regular at $5.39/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 5. 76 at 3950 Pierce St offers regular at $5.59/gal (2.3 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Riverside
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.