Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield, CA · CA average $5.79/gal
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Bakersfield, CA · 93308
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Finding cheap gas in Bakersfield (93308)
This is Oildale and the north side of Bakersfield, a working-class district that grew up around the Kern River oil fields just across the river from downtown. Oil has been the local economy for more than a century, but that history does not buy you cheap pump prices, since retail gas here tracks the same California market as everywhere else.
Most of the stations sit along North Chester Avenue, the old main street, and out toward the Highway 99 and Highway 65 corridors that frame the area. The Chester Avenue stations compete hard for everyday local drivers and are often a few cents friendlier than the ones positioned to catch Highway 99 traffic.
Because 93308 stretches north into more rural territory toward the oil patch, pumps thin out fast once you leave the Oildale core. Topping off while you are still near Chester or the airport area beats hunting for a station further out.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 93308
- 1. EMKCO at 5300 Olive Dr offers regular at $5.29/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 2. Fastrip at 630 Airport Dr offers regular at $5.35/gal (1.6 mi away).
- 3. Costco at 3800 Rosedale Hwy offers regular at $5.35/gal (3.6 mi away).
- 4. Premier Market Express at 3940 Rosedale Hwy offers regular at $5.39/gal (3.6 mi away).
- 5. ARCO at 2612 Buck Owens Blvd offers regular at $5.49/gal (3.4 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Bakersfield
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.