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San Francisco, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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San Francisco, CA · 94117
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Finding cheap gas in San Francisco (94117)
Haight-Ashbury and the surrounding blocks toward Cole Valley and the Panhandle make up a famously walkable, transit-heavy part of San Francisco where a car is more burden than necessity. That culture, plus the residential density, means gas stations are genuinely scarce inside this ZIP.
The handful of practical options sit on the busier edges: along Oak and Fell Streets, which run as a one-way pair carrying traffic toward downtown and the freeway, and out toward the larger arterials bordering Golden Gate Park. Within the Haight itself, you will mostly find boutiques and cafes rather than pumps.
Because choices are so limited and San Francisco prices are high to begin with, many residents here fill up while passing through other neighborhoods rather than hunting locally. When you do need fuel in the area, the Oak and Fell corridor toward the freeway is the most dependable bet.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 94117
- 1. ARCO at 1175 Fell St offers regular at $5.43/gal (0.4 mi away).
- 2. 76 at 443 Divisadero St offers regular at $5.63/gal (0.5 mi away).
- 3. Chevron at 1698 Fell St offers regular at $5.89/gal (0.4 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in San Francisco
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.