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San Francisco, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Finding cheap gas in San Francisco (94118)
The Inner Richmond and Laurel Heights spread across the avenues north of Golden Gate Park, a foggy, residential grid of Victorian flats and small businesses. Unlike the cramped hill districts, the Richmond's flat, orderly street grid leaves a little more room for fuel retail along its main commercial spines.
Geary Boulevard is the corridor that matters most here. It runs straight across the district as one of the city's busiest crosstown arteries, and the stations along it serve a constant flow of traffic between downtown and the ocean. Clement Street and the Park Presidio approach add a few more options.
Geary stations have the advantage of real volume, which keeps them at least somewhat competitive by San Francisco standards. Prices still carry the city's high California baseline, so comparing a couple of the Geary Boulevard options before filling is the sensible habit in this ZIP.
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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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California drivers pay 194¢/gal more than the US average.
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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.