Ventura, CA
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LiveUpdated Jun 8Gas prices near 93001
Ventura, CA · CA average $5.19/gal
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Silvas Oil Company
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Finding cheap gas in Ventura (93001)
Downtown Ventura runs right up to the beach, with the historic wooden pier, San Buenaventura State Beach, and the California Street surf break all inside this ZIP. The old town core sits between the 101 and the ocean, and oil derricks still dot the hills above, a reminder that Ventura was a producing oil town long before it was a beach destination.
The coastal-downtown setting shapes fuel here. Stations along Thompson Boulevard, Main Street, and near the 101 ramps catch a mix of locals, surfers, and Highway 1 travelers heading up the coast. The beachfront promenade and the historic downtown blocks are not where you fuel, so the arterials are where you look.
Ventura prices run a bit under the pricier parts of Southern California but above the inland valleys. If you are continuing up the coast toward Santa Barbara, filling here is usually wiser than waiting, since options thin out along that stretch of the 101.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 93001
- 1. Silvas Oil Company at 2191 N Ventura Ave offers regular at $5.25/gal (8.2 mi away).
- 2. Sinclair at 2121 E Harbor Blvd offers regular at $5.39/gal (8.2 mi away).
- 3. 7-Eleven at 2124 E Harbor Blvd offers regular at $5.41/gal (8.2 mi away).
- 4. Shell at 2099 E Harbor Blvd offers regular at $5.47/gal (8.1 mi away).
- 5. VP Racing Fuel at 415 E Thompson Blvd offers regular at $5.79/gal (6.6 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Ventura
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.