Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Bakersfield, CA · 93309
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- $4.93/gal
- Area avg
- $5.64/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Bakersfield (93309)
Southwest Bakersfield's busy retail heart runs through here, anchored by the Valley Plaza Mall and the long commercial stretch of California Avenue, Ming Avenue, and Stockdale Highway. The sheer density of stations here works in your favor, because so many compete within a mile of each other that nobody can drift far above the pack without losing customers.
Ming and California are where you find the most options, and prices along these arterials are usually among the more competitive in the city. The membership warehouse fuel near the mall tends to set the floor, and the branded corners nearby price within a few cents to keep up.
Highway 58 (the Ronald Reagan Freeway) runs along the edge of this ZIP, but you do not need to chase the off-ramps here. The everyday shopping corridors almost always beat the freeway-facing stations, so fill up where you are already running errands.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 93309
- 1. Fastrip at 3701 Ming Ave offers regular at $4.93/gal (1.2 mi away).
- 2. ON THE GO FOOD STORE at 3620 Wilson Rd offers regular at $4.95/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 3. 76 at 3699 Wilson Rd offers regular at $4.99/gal (1.4 mi away).
- 4. 76 at 3301 Wible Rd offers regular at $4.99/gal (2.1 mi away).
- 5. 76 at 3601 Stockdale Hwy offers regular at $5.09/gal (2.0 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.