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Santa Barbara, CA · CA average $5.19/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Santa Barbara (93110)
This stretch west of Santa Barbara takes in Hope Ranch, an affluent enclave of large lots and winding, often unsigned roads set on a mesa between Highway 101 and the ocean. The grand entry drives like Las Palmas and Marina are lined with Canary Island date palms, and the exclusive interior, down to a gated beach reserved for residents, has essentially no commercial fuel.
So the practical gas hunting happens out on the arterials and the Highway 101 corridor near the 101 and 154 junction, where the actual stations sit. Filling up while you are already moving along those routes beats backtracking into the maze of private lanes, where you are as likely to meet a horse on a bridle path as another car.
Santa Barbara County runs high on gas, reflecting its coastal, upscale market and California's fuel costs, so there is no cheap surprise waiting here. The realistic goal is simply the closest reasonable option on the main roads, which is why a quick price check before you commit is worth it.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 93110
- 1. Fuel Depot at 250 N Tpke Rd offers regular at $5.69/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 2. Speedway Express at 4069 State St offers regular at $5.74/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 3. Fuel Depot at 3898 State St offers regular at $5.75/gal (0.9 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Santa Barbara
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.