San Luis Obispo, CA
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San Luis Obispo, CA · CA average $5.62/gal
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San Luis Obispo, CA · 93401
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Finding cheap gas in San Luis Obispo (93401)
Downtown San Luis Obispo and the Cal Poly campus edge anchor this ZIP, a college town sitting roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on Highway 101. That midpoint on the coastal route keeps a steady flow of road-trippers moving through alongside the students.
Most of the fuel lines up on the through-routes: Broad Street, Higuera, Monterey, and the Madonna Road area near the 101 ramps, all catching locals and highway traffic alike. The historic downtown core is built for walking and holds few pumps within it.
Central Coast prices tend to run above the California average, partly because the area sits some distance from the big refining hubs. Travelers on 101 usually do best filling near the Madonna or Los Osos Valley Road interchanges before they reach the compact downtown.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 93401
- 1. Valero at 157 Higuera St offers regular at $5.09/gal (1.4 mi away).
- 2. Conserv Fuel at 2211 Broad St offers regular at $5.09/gal (1.0 mi away).
- 3. Conserv Fuel at 4600 Broad St offers regular at $5.09/gal (0.8 mi away).
- 4. Shell at 4021 Broad St offers regular at $5.33/gal (1.2 mi away).
- 5. 76 at 2015 Broad st offers regular at $5.59/gal (0.8 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in San Luis Obispo
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.