Moreno Valley, CA
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LiveUpdated Jun 9Gas prices near 92551
Moreno Valley, CA · CA average $5.19/gal
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CheapestCheapest nearby24051 John F Kennedy Dr
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Finding cheap gas in Moreno Valley (92551)
This western edge of Moreno Valley butts up against March Air Reserve Base, the longtime military airfield straddling the Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Perris lines. Because the base has no on-base family housing, the surrounding neighborhoods off Perris Boulevard and Cactus Avenue absorb a lot of military and commuter households, which keeps steady demand on the area's pumps.
Fuel here clusters along Perris Boulevard and Cactus Avenue, the main arterials that feed the base gate and the residential tracts, along with the routes leading to the 215 freeway nearby. The freeway-adjacent stations catch through-traffic, while the ones serving the neighborhoods compete more directly on price.
The Inland Empire generally runs cheaper at the pump than coastal LA and Orange counties, and Moreno Valley reflects that. Stations along Perris Boulevard are usually worth comparing against each other, since the busy commercial corners can differ by a few cents on any given day.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 92551
- 1. Circle K at 24051 John F Kennedy Dr offers regular at $5.69/gal (2.4 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Moreno Valley
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.