Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Bakersfield, CA · 93312
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Finding cheap gas in Bakersfield (93312)
Northwest Bakersfield is the city's growth edge, and 93312 covers the Rosedale expansion where new subdivisions and shopping centers keep pushing west. Because the retail here is newer and still filling in, the stations clustered around the big intersections are fighting for a fast-growing customer base, which keeps pricing sharp.
Rosedale Highway is the spine, and the corners where it meets Coffee Road, Calloway Drive, and Allen Road carry the heaviest traffic and the most station choices. These are your best bets for everyday fill-ups, with the warehouse-club fuel in the area often pulling prices down a notch.
The Westside Parkway gives this part of town quick freeway access, but the parkway-adjacent stations are not where the deals live. Stick to the Rosedale Highway shopping clusters, and run your tank low before heading out toward the thinner-pumped country west of Allen Road.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 93312
- 1. Fastrip at 12851 Rosedale Hwy offers regular at $5.35/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 2. ARCO at 12017 Rosedale Hwy offers regular at $5.39/gal (1.9 mi away).
- 3. 76 at 11212 Olive Dr offers regular at $5.49/gal (2.3 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 9700 Rosedale Hwy offers regular at $5.99/gal (1.3 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.