Lancaster, CA
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Gas prices near 93536
Lancaster, CA · CA average $5.19/gal
Finding cheap gas in Lancaster (93536)
West Lancaster takes in Quartz Hill and the rural, large-lot stretches of the Antelope Valley, where horse property and acre lots are common and the San Gabriel Mountains rise to the south, snow-capped in winter. That spread-out, country character means far fewer stations per square mile than the denser east side of the city.
The pumps concentrate at the Quartz Hill retail centers, including the Quartz Hill Towne Centre, and along the corridors feeding toward Highway 14. Out in the outlying neighborhoods, residents tend to plan a fill-up around a grocery run, since the residential roads themselves carry almost none.
The rural feel does not buy a rural discount, since the Antelope Valley prices like the rest of Los Angeles County. Knowing where the station clusters are before you head out matters more in 93536 than shaving a few cents, simply because the next pump on these country roads can be a long way off.
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How to save more on gas in Lancaster
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.