Ventura, CA
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Ventura, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Ventura, CA · 93004
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East Ventura runs out toward Saticoy and the edge of the citrus and row-crop fields, the newer, more suburban end of the city. Telegraph Road continues through here, and the area sits near where State Route 118 ties into the farmland beyond the developed grid.
Because this is a planned, residential stretch built later than the historic core, the stations cluster on the main commercial pull around Telegraph Road, Saticoy Avenue, and the larger intersections rather than inside the housing tracts. Those arterials carry the commuter traffic and the competition.
Prices here track the rest of Ventura, generally a notch below the steeper Southern California coastal markets and roughly in line with the midtown stations to the west. The everyday move is to compare the busier Telegraph corridor stations rather than driving back toward the more tourist-priced beachfront for fuel. If you are headed out to Santa Paula or Fillmore on Highway 126, this is also the practical last cluster of competitive stations before the smaller towns up the valley.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 93004
- 1. Valero at 11005 Citrus Dr offers regular at $5.53/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 2. 76 at 11008 Citrus Dr offers regular at $5.59/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 3. Speedway at 7841 Telephone Rd offers regular at $5.79/gal (1.8 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 9460 Telephone Rd offers regular at $5.89/gal (1.3 mi away).
- 5. Chevron at 7700 Telegraph Rd offers regular at $5.99/gal (2.6 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.