Hayward, CA
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Hayward, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Hayward, CA · 94545
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- $5.64/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Hayward (94545)
The flatlands toward the bay are a different Hayward entirely from the downtown hills. This ZIP runs west across the industrial parks, the Mt. Eden area, and the bayfront business districts out toward the Hayward shoreline, threaded by Interstate 880 and the Route 92 approach to the San Mateo Bridge.
That freeway access is the real story for fuel here. The 880 and the 92 carry heavy commuter and freight traffic, and the stations near those interchanges and along Hesperian Boulevard and Industrial Parkway price for high volume, which often works in a driver's favor compared to a quiet neighborhood corner. The Southland Mall area and the retail strips out here keep a healthy number of stations competing.
Truckers and bridge-bound commuters moving through give this side of Hayward more fuel options and more turnover than the eastern hills. Bay Area prices are still steep across the board, but the cluster of stations near the 880 and 92 ramps is where comparing two or three corners is most likely to pay off.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 94545
- 1. Costco at 28505 Hesperian Blvd offers regular at $5.39/gal (1.3 mi away).
- 2. Rotten Robbie at 27814 Hesperian Blvd offers regular at $5.79/gal (0.7 mi away).
- 3. Chevron at 24350 Hesperian Blvd offers regular at $5.79/gal (1.4 mi away).
- 4. 76 at 26115 Hesperian Blvd offers regular at $6.19/gal (0.7 mi away).
- 5. Chevron at 26990 Hesperian Blvd offers regular at $6.29/gal (0.1 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Hayward
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.