Goleta, CA
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Goleta, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Goleta, CA · 93117
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Finding cheap gas in Goleta (93117)
The single biggest lever on fuel prices in Goleta is the Costco at Camino Real Marketplace, just off the Highway 101 El Camino Real exit near UCSB. Its members-only pumps post well below the going Santa Barbara County rate, and they pull the nearby Hollister Avenue and Storke Road stations down with them, so this ZIP runs noticeably cheaper than the rest of the South Coast.
Hollister Avenue is the main commercial artery through Goleta and carries most of the everyday fuel demand, with UCSB and the surrounding tech and aerospace employers feeding steady traffic. The 101 threads along the coast here, and being squeezed between the mountains and the ocean limits how many stations the area can support.
If you are not a Costco member, the Hollister and Calle Real corridors are still your best bet, and they benefit indirectly from having that warehouse-club price floor in the neighborhood. Santa Barbara prices a few minutes south tend to run higher, so for once it pays to fill in Goleta before heading down the coast rather than after.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 93117
- 1. Fuel Depot at 5755 Hollister Ave offers regular at $5.55/gal (2.2 mi away).
- 2. Fuel Depot at 55 N Fairview Ave offers regular at $5.63/gal (2.5 mi away).
- 3. Fuel Depot at 370 Storke Rd offers regular at $5.63/gal (1.3 mi away).
- 4. Storke Fuel Depot at 370 Storke Rd offers regular at $5.63/gal (1.3 mi away).
- 5. 76 at 20 Winchester Canyon Rd offers regular at $5.69/gal (3.0 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
How to save more on gas in Goleta
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.